The best thing about this blog is you the reader. You did not expect me to report about the boring South Africa's Bafana and Zimbabwe Warriors' goalless draws as you have much better things to do than hear how the strikers fired blanks. I do not intend to bore you any further with that now. Someone was trying to seduce me to tell you how Madinda Ndlovu took a back seat while Norman Mapeza backed the instruction after ZIFA had a press conference to say Ndlovu was not head coach but they were co-coaches. MaY you read something worthwhile now.
Highlanders were in no charitable mood, collecting the 6th point under new home-grown acting coach, Mkhuphali Masuku when they hammered Shabanie in a Premier Soccer League match that took place at Luveve Stadium because BF was closed by the City Council. Fathi was nowhere to take notes from Masuku, who won his first game last Thursday in Harare over Gunners.
The solitary goal from Francis Kanda in the fifth minute was enough to seal the deal although the striker was sent off for a second bookable offence in the 65th minute. The match was stopped for about 24 minutes as trademark hooliganism by Highlanders supporters saw the throwing of missiles into the field. However, the Highlanders executive led by Andrew Tapela, the technical bench and the police managed to quell the situation. This addiction to craziness is as fashionable as walking off the pitches by the visiting teams and it's getting into my nerves.
Shabanie player Caleb Masocha could be seen inciting his teammates not to resume play after breathing the same air the Dynamos players seem to get easily. That air affects players from Masvingo as well, as you will remember FC Victoria walked off the pitch as well.
Paying fans were to enjoy a 'buy one, get one free' as they witness a few free bouts of boxing after the match. Manny Paciaio and Floyd Mayweather Junior would have been a little jealous as the players got into a fracas and police will spend a few days picking up teeth on the scene of the crime. More colour the tha event was added by the bottles and missiles being littered into the pitch as the crowd failed to acquire confetti. Shabanie team got a Presidential escorted to the dressing rooms and all for free.
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Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Highlanders Beat Shabani As Masuku Shows Fathi How To Coach.
The best thing about this blog is you the reader. You did not expect me to report about the boring South Africa's Bafana and Zimbabwe Warriors' goalless draws as you have much better things to do than hear how the strikers fired blanks. I do not intend to bore you any further with that now. Someone was trying to seduce me to tell you how Madinda Ndlovu took a back seat while Norman Mapeza backed the instruction after ZIFA had a press conference to say Ndlovu was not head coach but they were co-coaches. MaY you read something worthwhile now.
Highlanders were in no charitable mood, collecting the 6th point under new home-grown acting coach, Mkhuphali Masuku when they hammered Shabanie in a Premier Soccer League match that took place at Luveve Stadium because BF was closed by the City Council. Fathi was nowhere to take notes from Masuku, who won his first game last Thursday in Harare over Gunners.
The solitary goal from Francis Kanda in the fifth minute was enough to seal the deal although the striker was sent off for a second bookable offence in the 65th minute. The match was stopped for about 24 minutes as trademark hooliganism by Highlanders supporters saw the throwing of missiles into the field. However, the Highlanders executive led by Andrew Tapela, the technical bench and the police managed to quell the situation. This addiction to craziness is as fashionable as walking off the pitches by the visiting teams and it's getting into my nerves.
Shabanie player Caleb Masocha could be seen inciting his teammates not to resume play after breathing the same air the Dynamos players seem to get easily. That air affects players from Masvingo as well, as you will remember FC Victoria walked off the pitch as well.
Paying fans were to enjoy a 'buy one, get one free' as they witness a few free bouts of boxing after the match. Manny Paciaio and Floyd Mayweather Junior would have been a little jealous as the players got into a fracas and police will spend a few days picking up teeth on the scene of the crime. More colour the tha event was added by the bottles and missiles being littered into the pitch as the crowd failed to acquire confetti. Shabanie team got a Presidential escorted to the dressing rooms and all for free.
Highlanders were in no charitable mood, collecting the 6th point under new home-grown acting coach, Mkhuphali Masuku when they hammered Shabanie in a Premier Soccer League match that took place at Luveve Stadium because BF was closed by the City Council. Fathi was nowhere to take notes from Masuku, who won his first game last Thursday in Harare over Gunners.
The solitary goal from Francis Kanda in the fifth minute was enough to seal the deal although the striker was sent off for a second bookable offence in the 65th minute. The match was stopped for about 24 minutes as trademark hooliganism by Highlanders supporters saw the throwing of missiles into the field. However, the Highlanders executive led by Andrew Tapela, the technical bench and the police managed to quell the situation. This addiction to craziness is as fashionable as walking off the pitches by the visiting teams and it's getting into my nerves.
Shabanie player Caleb Masocha could be seen inciting his teammates not to resume play after breathing the same air the Dynamos players seem to get easily. That air affects players from Masvingo as well, as you will remember FC Victoria walked off the pitch as well.
Paying fans were to enjoy a 'buy one, get one free' as they witness a few free bouts of boxing after the match. Manny Paciaio and Floyd Mayweather Junior would have been a little jealous as the players got into a fracas and police will spend a few days picking up teeth on the scene of the crime. More colour the tha event was added by the bottles and missiles being littered into the pitch as the crowd failed to acquire confetti. Shabanie team got a Presidential escorted to the dressing rooms and all for free.
Highlanders Beat Shabani As Masuku Shows Fathi How To Coach.
The best thing about this blog is you the reader. You did not expect me to report about the boring South Africa's Bafana and Zimbabwe Warriors' goalless draws as you have much better things to do than hear how the strikers fired blanks. I do not intend to bore you any further with that now. Someone was trying to seduce me to tell you how Madinda Ndlovu took a back seat while Norman Mapeza backed the instruction after ZIFA had a press conference to say Ndlovu was not head coach but they were co-coaches. MaY you read something worthwhile now.
Highlanders were in no charitable mood, collecting the 6th point under new home-grown acting coach, Mkhuphali Masuku when they hammered Shabanie in a Premier Soccer League match that took place at Luveve Stadium because BF was closed by the City Council. Fathi was nowhere to take notes from Masuku, who won his first game last Thursday in Harare over Gunners.
The solitary goal from Francis Kanda in the fifth minute was enough to seal the deal although the striker was sent off for a second bookable offence in the 65th minute. The match was stopped for about 24 minutes as trademark hooliganism by Highlanders supporters saw the throwing of missiles into the field. However, the Highlanders executive led by Andrew Tapela, the technical bench and the police managed to quell the situation. This addiction to craziness is as fashionable as walking off the pitches by the visiting teams and it's getting into my nerves.
Shabanie player Caleb Masocha could be seen inciting his teammates not to resume play after breathing the same air the Dynamos players seem to get easily. That air affects players from Masvingo as well, as you will remember FC Victoria walked off the pitch as well.
Paying fans were to enjoy a 'buy one, get one free' as they witness a few free bouts of boxing after the match. Manny Paciaio and Floyd Mayweather Junior would have been a little jealous as the players got into a fracas and police will spend a few days picking up teeth on the scene of the crime. More colour the tha event was added by the bottles and missiles being littered into the pitch as the crowd failed to acquire confetti. Shabanie team got a Presidential escorted to the dressing rooms and all for free.
Highlanders were in no charitable mood, collecting the 6th point under new home-grown acting coach, Mkhuphali Masuku when they hammered Shabanie in a Premier Soccer League match that took place at Luveve Stadium because BF was closed by the City Council. Fathi was nowhere to take notes from Masuku, who won his first game last Thursday in Harare over Gunners.
The solitary goal from Francis Kanda in the fifth minute was enough to seal the deal although the striker was sent off for a second bookable offence in the 65th minute. The match was stopped for about 24 minutes as trademark hooliganism by Highlanders supporters saw the throwing of missiles into the field. However, the Highlanders executive led by Andrew Tapela, the technical bench and the police managed to quell the situation. This addiction to craziness is as fashionable as walking off the pitches by the visiting teams and it's getting into my nerves.
Shabanie player Caleb Masocha could be seen inciting his teammates not to resume play after breathing the same air the Dynamos players seem to get easily. That air affects players from Masvingo as well, as you will remember FC Victoria walked off the pitch as well.
Paying fans were to enjoy a 'buy one, get one free' as they witness a few free bouts of boxing after the match. Manny Paciaio and Floyd Mayweather Junior would have been a little jealous as the players got into a fracas and police will spend a few days picking up teeth on the scene of the crime. More colour the tha event was added by the bottles and missiles being littered into the pitch as the crowd failed to acquire confetti. Shabanie team got a Presidential escorted to the dressing rooms and all for free.
Highlanders Beat Shabani As Masuku Shows Fathi How To Coach.
The best thing about this blog is you the reader. You did not expect me to report about the boring South Africa's Bafana and Zimbabwe Warriors' goalless draws as you have much better things to do than hear how the strikers fired blanks. I do not intend to bore you any further with that now. Someone was trying to seduce me to tell you how Madinda Ndlovu took a back seat while Norman Mapeza backed the instruction after ZIFA had a press conference to say Ndlovu was not head coach but they were co-coaches. MaY you read something worthwhile now.
Highlanders were in no charitable mood, collecting the 6th point under new home-grown acting coach, Mkhuphali Masuku when they hammered Shabanie in a Premier Soccer League match that took place at Luveve Stadium because BF was closed by the City Council. Fathi was nowhere to take notes from Masuku, who won his first game last Thursday in Harare over Gunners.
The solitary goal from Francis Kanda in the fifth minute was enough to seal the deal although the striker was sent off for a second bookable offence in the 65th minute. The match was stopped for about 24 minutes as trademark hooliganism by Highlanders supporters saw the throwing of missiles into the field. However, the Highlanders executive led by Andrew Tapela, the technical bench and the police managed to quell the situation. This addiction to craziness is as fashionable as walking off the pitches by the visiting teams and it's getting into my nerves.
Shabanie player Caleb Masocha could be seen inciting his teammates not to resume play after breathing the same air the Dynamos players seem to get easily. That air affects players from Masvingo as well, as you will remember FC Victoria walked off the pitch as well.
Paying fans were to enjoy a 'buy one, get one free' as they witness a few free bouts of boxing after the match. Manny Paciaio and Floyd Mayweather Junior would have been a little jealous as the players got into a fracas and police will spend a few days picking up teeth on the scene of the crime. More colour the tha event was added by the bottles and missiles being littered into the pitch as the crowd failed to acquire confetti. Shabanie team got a Presidential escorted to the dressing rooms and all for free.
Highlanders were in no charitable mood, collecting the 6th point under new home-grown acting coach, Mkhuphali Masuku when they hammered Shabanie in a Premier Soccer League match that took place at Luveve Stadium because BF was closed by the City Council. Fathi was nowhere to take notes from Masuku, who won his first game last Thursday in Harare over Gunners.
The solitary goal from Francis Kanda in the fifth minute was enough to seal the deal although the striker was sent off for a second bookable offence in the 65th minute. The match was stopped for about 24 minutes as trademark hooliganism by Highlanders supporters saw the throwing of missiles into the field. However, the Highlanders executive led by Andrew Tapela, the technical bench and the police managed to quell the situation. This addiction to craziness is as fashionable as walking off the pitches by the visiting teams and it's getting into my nerves.
Shabanie player Caleb Masocha could be seen inciting his teammates not to resume play after breathing the same air the Dynamos players seem to get easily. That air affects players from Masvingo as well, as you will remember FC Victoria walked off the pitch as well.
Paying fans were to enjoy a 'buy one, get one free' as they witness a few free bouts of boxing after the match. Manny Paciaio and Floyd Mayweather Junior would have been a little jealous as the players got into a fracas and police will spend a few days picking up teeth on the scene of the crime. More colour the tha event was added by the bottles and missiles being littered into the pitch as the crowd failed to acquire confetti. Shabanie team got a Presidential escorted to the dressing rooms and all for free.
Monday, October 4, 2010
Fathi Finally Bids Farewell To Highlanders FC.
[caption id="attachment_2250" align="alignleft" width="630" caption="Mohammed Fathi - Had Enough and Going home."]
[/caption]Mohammed Fathi has left Highlanders Bosso in a cloud of mystery, given the revelations that he gave a month's notice. While the Bosso family were unhappy with the Egyptian mentor, Fathi was also unhappy with the material and resources at his disposal.
Fathi is said to have expressed an issue of salary payment defection by the club as the main reason. Like predecessor Madinda Ndlovu, it is believed to be owed thousands of dollars in salary arrears. However, the clear message from the ground is that, while the Executive Committee expected results from Fathi, the players are not near championship quality. They are demotivated by nonpayment of salaries and winning bonuses as has been evidenced by the now familiar industrial actions.
There is yet another school of thought that the players have the potential and that there may be issues within the team that the public is unaware of. One source close to the team has question the possibility of a coach serving notice and even then, the club does not bother to line-up his replacement. Mkhuphali Masuku, his assistant, is likely to take charge of the rocked boat.
Masuku will have to deal with the same hungry players to produce the results. It still remains to be seen if any improvements in terms of player welfare and acquisition will be possible. This question of a possible operation in a vacuum will scare any potential candidates to take the job full-time. Coaches who are worth their salt have to be paid, and well. A salary of $5000,00 is very average and with no fans going to watch home matches and no sponsorship for both the league and the team, that may be gold for Bosso to find.
Mkhuphali or the new coach has to deal with Dynamos again in less that 4 weeks in the final of the ZAOGA Jubilee Celebrations Cup. The match was likely to be played at the now banned BF. It is a tall order for anyone to play a well oiled Dembare that blasted reigning league champions 4-1.
So whoever comes must expect more or less to be paid haphazardly and be grateful for whatever comes. Fans will have to expect the result to trickle in the same way and stop the nonsensical violent behaviour at the stadia. The alternative is a fly by night coach who will walk in to work for peanuts and ride some luck to win all the remaining matches and the team wins the championship. This will attract the people to the stadium and the gate-takings will boost the coffers for a team to hire another dear expatriate coach.
It is not that there is anything wrong with foreign coaches. I like them, especially Africans. If they were bad, the national teams would have stopped recruiting them. They are fashionable and are cool, especially when they speak English with a heavy accent. It keeps players listening to the funny parts of the words. Usually players do not get the message or instructions.
Black Mambas Director of Coaching, Madinda Ndlovu is a disappointed man with these developments. His worry is the way coaches do not get things to work with and end up taking the walk. Ndlovu feels the sacrifice the coaches take should be taken into account and all the help and support must be afforded them to work more professionally. Asked about the players, he was adamant the junior football structures must be revisited and player development start in earnest.
Ndlovu, now also national assistant coach of Zimbabwe Warriors, Tom Saintfeit, mourned the loss of proper structures nationally but was particular about the material Bosso should be creating for themselves as was the case yesteryear. What do you think Bosso need now and who should be appointed coach?
[/caption]Mohammed Fathi has left Highlanders Bosso in a cloud of mystery, given the revelations that he gave a month's notice. While the Bosso family were unhappy with the Egyptian mentor, Fathi was also unhappy with the material and resources at his disposal. Fathi is said to have expressed an issue of salary payment defection by the club as the main reason. Like predecessor Madinda Ndlovu, it is believed to be owed thousands of dollars in salary arrears. However, the clear message from the ground is that, while the Executive Committee expected results from Fathi, the players are not near championship quality. They are demotivated by nonpayment of salaries and winning bonuses as has been evidenced by the now familiar industrial actions.
There is yet another school of thought that the players have the potential and that there may be issues within the team that the public is unaware of. One source close to the team has question the possibility of a coach serving notice and even then, the club does not bother to line-up his replacement. Mkhuphali Masuku, his assistant, is likely to take charge of the rocked boat.
Masuku will have to deal with the same hungry players to produce the results. It still remains to be seen if any improvements in terms of player welfare and acquisition will be possible. This question of a possible operation in a vacuum will scare any potential candidates to take the job full-time. Coaches who are worth their salt have to be paid, and well. A salary of $5000,00 is very average and with no fans going to watch home matches and no sponsorship for both the league and the team, that may be gold for Bosso to find.
Mkhuphali or the new coach has to deal with Dynamos again in less that 4 weeks in the final of the ZAOGA Jubilee Celebrations Cup. The match was likely to be played at the now banned BF. It is a tall order for anyone to play a well oiled Dembare that blasted reigning league champions 4-1.
So whoever comes must expect more or less to be paid haphazardly and be grateful for whatever comes. Fans will have to expect the result to trickle in the same way and stop the nonsensical violent behaviour at the stadia. The alternative is a fly by night coach who will walk in to work for peanuts and ride some luck to win all the remaining matches and the team wins the championship. This will attract the people to the stadium and the gate-takings will boost the coffers for a team to hire another dear expatriate coach.
It is not that there is anything wrong with foreign coaches. I like them, especially Africans. If they were bad, the national teams would have stopped recruiting them. They are fashionable and are cool, especially when they speak English with a heavy accent. It keeps players listening to the funny parts of the words. Usually players do not get the message or instructions.
Black Mambas Director of Coaching, Madinda Ndlovu is a disappointed man with these developments. His worry is the way coaches do not get things to work with and end up taking the walk. Ndlovu feels the sacrifice the coaches take should be taken into account and all the help and support must be afforded them to work more professionally. Asked about the players, he was adamant the junior football structures must be revisited and player development start in earnest.
Ndlovu, now also national assistant coach of Zimbabwe Warriors, Tom Saintfeit, mourned the loss of proper structures nationally but was particular about the material Bosso should be creating for themselves as was the case yesteryear. What do you think Bosso need now and who should be appointed coach?
Fathi Finally Bids Farewell To Highlanders FC.
[caption id="attachment_2250" align="alignleft" width="630" caption="Mohammed Fathi - Had Enough and Going home."][/caption]Mohammed Fathi has left Highlanders Bosso in a cloud of mystery, given the revelations that he gave a month's notice. While the Bosso family were unhappy with the Egyptian mentor, Fathi was also unhappy with the material and resources at his disposal.
Fathi is said to have expressed an issue of salary payment defection by the club as the main reason. Like predecessor Madinda Ndlovu, it is believed to be owed thousands of dollars in salary arrears. However, the clear message from the ground is that, while the Executive Committee expected results from Fathi, the players are not near championship quality. They are demotivated by nonpayment of salaries and winning bonuses as has been evidenced by the now familiar industrial actions.
There is yet another school of thought that the players have the potential and that there may be issues within the team that the public is unaware of. One source close to the team has question the possibility of a coach serving notice and even then, the club does not bother to line-up his replacement. Mkhuphali Masuku, his assistant, is likely to take charge of the rocked boat.
Masuku will have to deal with the same hungry players to produce the results. It still remains to be seen if any improvements in terms of player welfare and acquisition will be possible. This question of a possible operation in a vacuum will scare any potential candidates to take the job full-time. Coaches who are worth their salt have to be paid, and well. A salary of $5000,00 is very average and with no fans going to watch home matches and no sponsorship for both the league and the team, that may be gold for Bosso to find.
Mkhuphali or the new coach has to deal with Dynamos again in less that 4 weeks in the final of the ZAOGA Jubilee Celebrations Cup. The match was likely to be played at the now banned BF. It is a tall order for anyone to play a well oiled Dembare that blasted reigning league champions 4-1.
So whoever comes must expect more or less to be paid haphazardly and be grateful for whatever comes. Fans will have to expect the result to trickle in the same way and stop the nonsensical violent behaviour at the stadia. The alternative is a fly by night coach who will walk in to work for peanuts and ride some luck to win all the remaining matches and the team wins the championship. This will attract the people to the stadium and the gate-takings will boost the coffers for a team to hire another dear expatriate coach.
It is not that there is anything wrong with foreign coaches. I like them, especially Africans. If they were bad, the national teams would have stopped recruiting them. They are fashionable and are cool, especially when they speak English with a heavy accent. It keeps players listening to the funny parts of the words. Usually players do not get the message or instructions.
Black Mambas Director of Coaching, Madinda Ndlovu is a disappointed man with these developments. His worry is the way coaches do not get things to work with and end up taking the walk. Ndlovu feels the sacrifice the coaches take should be taken into account and all the help and support must be afforded them to work more professionally. Asked about the players, he was adamant the junior football structures must be revisited and player development start in earnest.
Ndlovu, now also national assistant coach of Zimbabwe Warriors, Tom Saintfeit, mourned the loss of proper structures nationally but was particular about the material Bosso should be creating for themselves as was the case yesteryear. What do you think Bosso need now and who should be appointed coach?
[/caption]Mohammed Fathi has left Highlanders Bosso in a cloud of mystery, given the revelations that he gave a month's notice. While the Bosso family were unhappy with the Egyptian mentor, Fathi was also unhappy with the material and resources at his disposal. Fathi is said to have expressed an issue of salary payment defection by the club as the main reason. Like predecessor Madinda Ndlovu, it is believed to be owed thousands of dollars in salary arrears. However, the clear message from the ground is that, while the Executive Committee expected results from Fathi, the players are not near championship quality. They are demotivated by nonpayment of salaries and winning bonuses as has been evidenced by the now familiar industrial actions.
There is yet another school of thought that the players have the potential and that there may be issues within the team that the public is unaware of. One source close to the team has question the possibility of a coach serving notice and even then, the club does not bother to line-up his replacement. Mkhuphali Masuku, his assistant, is likely to take charge of the rocked boat.
Masuku will have to deal with the same hungry players to produce the results. It still remains to be seen if any improvements in terms of player welfare and acquisition will be possible. This question of a possible operation in a vacuum will scare any potential candidates to take the job full-time. Coaches who are worth their salt have to be paid, and well. A salary of $5000,00 is very average and with no fans going to watch home matches and no sponsorship for both the league and the team, that may be gold for Bosso to find.
Mkhuphali or the new coach has to deal with Dynamos again in less that 4 weeks in the final of the ZAOGA Jubilee Celebrations Cup. The match was likely to be played at the now banned BF. It is a tall order for anyone to play a well oiled Dembare that blasted reigning league champions 4-1.
So whoever comes must expect more or less to be paid haphazardly and be grateful for whatever comes. Fans will have to expect the result to trickle in the same way and stop the nonsensical violent behaviour at the stadia. The alternative is a fly by night coach who will walk in to work for peanuts and ride some luck to win all the remaining matches and the team wins the championship. This will attract the people to the stadium and the gate-takings will boost the coffers for a team to hire another dear expatriate coach.
It is not that there is anything wrong with foreign coaches. I like them, especially Africans. If they were bad, the national teams would have stopped recruiting them. They are fashionable and are cool, especially when they speak English with a heavy accent. It keeps players listening to the funny parts of the words. Usually players do not get the message or instructions.
Black Mambas Director of Coaching, Madinda Ndlovu is a disappointed man with these developments. His worry is the way coaches do not get things to work with and end up taking the walk. Ndlovu feels the sacrifice the coaches take should be taken into account and all the help and support must be afforded them to work more professionally. Asked about the players, he was adamant the junior football structures must be revisited and player development start in earnest.
Ndlovu, now also national assistant coach of Zimbabwe Warriors, Tom Saintfeit, mourned the loss of proper structures nationally but was particular about the material Bosso should be creating for themselves as was the case yesteryear. What do you think Bosso need now and who should be appointed coach?
Fathi Finally Bids Farewell To Highlanders FC.
[caption id="attachment_2250" align="alignleft" width="630" caption="Mohammed Fathi - Had Enough and Going home."][/caption]Mohammed Fathi has left Highlanders Bosso in a cloud of mystery, given the revelations that he gave a month's notice. While the Bosso family were unhappy with the Egyptian mentor, Fathi was also unhappy with the material and resources at his disposal.
Fathi is said to have expressed an issue of salary payment defection by the club as the main reason. Like predecessor Madinda Ndlovu, it is believed to be owed thousands of dollars in salary arrears. However, the clear message from the ground is that, while the Executive Committee expected results from Fathi, the players are not near championship quality. They are demotivated by nonpayment of salaries and winning bonuses as has been evidenced by the now familiar industrial actions.
There is yet another school of thought that the players have the potential and that there may be issues within the team that the public is unaware of. One source close to the team has question the possibility of a coach serving notice and even then, the club does not bother to line-up his replacement. Mkhuphali Masuku, his assistant, is likely to take charge of the rocked boat.
Masuku will have to deal with the same hungry players to produce the results. It still remains to be seen if any improvements in terms of player welfare and acquisition will be possible. This question of a possible operation in a vacuum will scare any potential candidates to take the job full-time. Coaches who are worth their salt have to be paid, and well. A salary of $5000,00 is very average and with no fans going to watch home matches and no sponsorship for both the league and the team, that may be gold for Bosso to find.
Mkhuphali or the new coach has to deal with Dynamos again in less that 4 weeks in the final of the ZAOGA Jubilee Celebrations Cup. The match was likely to be played at the now banned BF. It is a tall order for anyone to play a well oiled Dembare that blasted reigning league champions 4-1.
So whoever comes must expect more or less to be paid haphazardly and be grateful for whatever comes. Fans will have to expect the result to trickle in the same way and stop the nonsensical violent behaviour at the stadia. The alternative is a fly by night coach who will walk in to work for peanuts and ride some luck to win all the remaining matches and the team wins the championship. This will attract the people to the stadium and the gate-takings will boost the coffers for a team to hire another dear expatriate coach.
It is not that there is anything wrong with foreign coaches. I like them, especially Africans. If they were bad, the national teams would have stopped recruiting them. They are fashionable and are cool, especially when they speak English with a heavy accent. It keeps players listening to the funny parts of the words. Usually players do not get the message or instructions.
Black Mambas Director of Coaching, Madinda Ndlovu is a disappointed man with these developments. His worry is the way coaches do not get things to work with and end up taking the walk. Ndlovu feels the sacrifice the coaches take should be taken into account and all the help and support must be afforded them to work more professionally. Asked about the players, he was adamant the junior football structures must be revisited and player development start in earnest.
Ndlovu, now also national assistant coach of Zimbabwe Warriors, Tom Saintfeit, mourned the loss of proper structures nationally but was particular about the material Bosso should be creating for themselves as was the case yesteryear. What do you think Bosso need now and who should be appointed coach?
[/caption]Mohammed Fathi has left Highlanders Bosso in a cloud of mystery, given the revelations that he gave a month's notice. While the Bosso family were unhappy with the Egyptian mentor, Fathi was also unhappy with the material and resources at his disposal. Fathi is said to have expressed an issue of salary payment defection by the club as the main reason. Like predecessor Madinda Ndlovu, it is believed to be owed thousands of dollars in salary arrears. However, the clear message from the ground is that, while the Executive Committee expected results from Fathi, the players are not near championship quality. They are demotivated by nonpayment of salaries and winning bonuses as has been evidenced by the now familiar industrial actions.
There is yet another school of thought that the players have the potential and that there may be issues within the team that the public is unaware of. One source close to the team has question the possibility of a coach serving notice and even then, the club does not bother to line-up his replacement. Mkhuphali Masuku, his assistant, is likely to take charge of the rocked boat.
Masuku will have to deal with the same hungry players to produce the results. It still remains to be seen if any improvements in terms of player welfare and acquisition will be possible. This question of a possible operation in a vacuum will scare any potential candidates to take the job full-time. Coaches who are worth their salt have to be paid, and well. A salary of $5000,00 is very average and with no fans going to watch home matches and no sponsorship for both the league and the team, that may be gold for Bosso to find.
Mkhuphali or the new coach has to deal with Dynamos again in less that 4 weeks in the final of the ZAOGA Jubilee Celebrations Cup. The match was likely to be played at the now banned BF. It is a tall order for anyone to play a well oiled Dembare that blasted reigning league champions 4-1.
So whoever comes must expect more or less to be paid haphazardly and be grateful for whatever comes. Fans will have to expect the result to trickle in the same way and stop the nonsensical violent behaviour at the stadia. The alternative is a fly by night coach who will walk in to work for peanuts and ride some luck to win all the remaining matches and the team wins the championship. This will attract the people to the stadium and the gate-takings will boost the coffers for a team to hire another dear expatriate coach.
It is not that there is anything wrong with foreign coaches. I like them, especially Africans. If they were bad, the national teams would have stopped recruiting them. They are fashionable and are cool, especially when they speak English with a heavy accent. It keeps players listening to the funny parts of the words. Usually players do not get the message or instructions.
Black Mambas Director of Coaching, Madinda Ndlovu is a disappointed man with these developments. His worry is the way coaches do not get things to work with and end up taking the walk. Ndlovu feels the sacrifice the coaches take should be taken into account and all the help and support must be afforded them to work more professionally. Asked about the players, he was adamant the junior football structures must be revisited and player development start in earnest.
Ndlovu, now also national assistant coach of Zimbabwe Warriors, Tom Saintfeit, mourned the loss of proper structures nationally but was particular about the material Bosso should be creating for themselves as was the case yesteryear. What do you think Bosso need now and who should be appointed coach?
Fathi Finally Bids Farewell To Highlanders FC.
[caption id="attachment_2250" align="alignleft" width="630" caption="Mohammed Fathi - Had Enough and Going home."][/caption]Mohammed Fathi has left Highlanders Bosso in a cloud of mystery, given the revelations that he gave a month's notice. While the Bosso family were unhappy with the Egyptian mentor, Fathi was also unhappy with the material and resources at his disposal.
Fathi is said to have expressed an issue of salary payment defection by the club as the main reason. Like predecessor Madinda Ndlovu, it is believed to be owed thousands of dollars in salary arrears. However, the clear message from the ground is that, while the Executive Committee expected results from Fathi, the players are not near championship quality. They are demotivated by nonpayment of salaries and winning bonuses as has been evidenced by the now familiar industrial actions.
There is yet another school of thought that the players have the potential and that there may be issues within the team that the public is unaware of. One source close to the team has question the possibility of a coach serving notice and even then, the club does not bother to line-up his replacement. Mkhuphali Masuku, his assistant, is likely to take charge of the rocked boat.
Masuku will have to deal with the same hungry players to produce the results. It still remains to be seen if any improvements in terms of player welfare and acquisition will be possible. This question of a possible operation in a vacuum will scare any potential candidates to take the job full-time. Coaches who are worth their salt have to be paid, and well. A salary of $5000,00 is very average and with no fans going to watch home matches and no sponsorship for both the league and the team, that may be gold for Bosso to find.
Mkhuphali or the new coach has to deal with Dynamos again in less that 4 weeks in the final of the ZAOGA Jubilee Celebrations Cup. The match was likely to be played at the now banned BF. It is a tall order for anyone to play a well oiled Dembare that blasted reigning league champions 4-1.
So whoever comes must expect more or less to be paid haphazardly and be grateful for whatever comes. Fans will have to expect the result to trickle in the same way and stop the nonsensical violent behaviour at the stadia. The alternative is a fly by night coach who will walk in to work for peanuts and ride some luck to win all the remaining matches and the team wins the championship. This will attract the people to the stadium and the gate-takings will boost the coffers for a team to hire another dear expatriate coach.
It is not that there is anything wrong with foreign coaches. I like them, especially Africans. If they were bad, the national teams would have stopped recruiting them. They are fashionable and are cool, especially when they speak English with a heavy accent. It keeps players listening to the funny parts of the words. Usually players do not get the message or instructions.
Black Mambas Director of Coaching, Madinda Ndlovu is a disappointed man with these developments. His worry is the way coaches do not get things to work with and end up taking the walk. Ndlovu feels the sacrifice the coaches take should be taken into account and all the help and support must be afforded them to work more professionally. Asked about the players, he was adamant the junior football structures must be revisited and player development start in earnest.
Ndlovu, now also national assistant coach of Zimbabwe Warriors, Tom Saintfeit, mourned the loss of proper structures nationally but was particular about the material Bosso should be creating for themselves as was the case yesteryear. What do you think Bosso need now and who should be appointed coach?
[/caption]Mohammed Fathi has left Highlanders Bosso in a cloud of mystery, given the revelations that he gave a month's notice. While the Bosso family were unhappy with the Egyptian mentor, Fathi was also unhappy with the material and resources at his disposal. Fathi is said to have expressed an issue of salary payment defection by the club as the main reason. Like predecessor Madinda Ndlovu, it is believed to be owed thousands of dollars in salary arrears. However, the clear message from the ground is that, while the Executive Committee expected results from Fathi, the players are not near championship quality. They are demotivated by nonpayment of salaries and winning bonuses as has been evidenced by the now familiar industrial actions.
There is yet another school of thought that the players have the potential and that there may be issues within the team that the public is unaware of. One source close to the team has question the possibility of a coach serving notice and even then, the club does not bother to line-up his replacement. Mkhuphali Masuku, his assistant, is likely to take charge of the rocked boat.
Masuku will have to deal with the same hungry players to produce the results. It still remains to be seen if any improvements in terms of player welfare and acquisition will be possible. This question of a possible operation in a vacuum will scare any potential candidates to take the job full-time. Coaches who are worth their salt have to be paid, and well. A salary of $5000,00 is very average and with no fans going to watch home matches and no sponsorship for both the league and the team, that may be gold for Bosso to find.
Mkhuphali or the new coach has to deal with Dynamos again in less that 4 weeks in the final of the ZAOGA Jubilee Celebrations Cup. The match was likely to be played at the now banned BF. It is a tall order for anyone to play a well oiled Dembare that blasted reigning league champions 4-1.
So whoever comes must expect more or less to be paid haphazardly and be grateful for whatever comes. Fans will have to expect the result to trickle in the same way and stop the nonsensical violent behaviour at the stadia. The alternative is a fly by night coach who will walk in to work for peanuts and ride some luck to win all the remaining matches and the team wins the championship. This will attract the people to the stadium and the gate-takings will boost the coffers for a team to hire another dear expatriate coach.
It is not that there is anything wrong with foreign coaches. I like them, especially Africans. If they were bad, the national teams would have stopped recruiting them. They are fashionable and are cool, especially when they speak English with a heavy accent. It keeps players listening to the funny parts of the words. Usually players do not get the message or instructions.
Black Mambas Director of Coaching, Madinda Ndlovu is a disappointed man with these developments. His worry is the way coaches do not get things to work with and end up taking the walk. Ndlovu feels the sacrifice the coaches take should be taken into account and all the help and support must be afforded them to work more professionally. Asked about the players, he was adamant the junior football structures must be revisited and player development start in earnest.
Ndlovu, now also national assistant coach of Zimbabwe Warriors, Tom Saintfeit, mourned the loss of proper structures nationally but was particular about the material Bosso should be creating for themselves as was the case yesteryear. What do you think Bosso need now and who should be appointed coach?
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Orlando Pirates Are The MTN-8 Champions.
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Orlando Pirates are Happy People after beating Moroka Swallows in a penalty shoot-out in the The 2010 MTN-8 final that took place at the magnificent Moses Mabhida Stadium on a warm night in a Soweto derby away from Soweto, 4-2. The match started in a lively manner, both teams trying to settle first.
However, play was well-balanced with Pirates dominating possession but Swallows getting more chances. The Bucs defence retreated into the box and allowed more threatening moments with Siyabonga Nomvethe in the kitchen more often. They entered The Birds' nest slowly and unconvincingly in the timing of their crosses. Thulasizwe Mbuyane was too wasteful.
Then came the big moment when a penalty awarded to Pirates was scored by Diane Klate. The referee did not have the guts to send off the goalkeeper Mathibe, just showing him a yellow and not red card, a situation deserving to be termed a scandal. From there on, Pirates dominated everything but were not converting any chances that came their way, being just too wastefully.
The second half became an extension of the first in terms of The Happy People wastage. The full house at the Moses Mabhida Stadium was however treated to mediocre football as both teams resorted to kick and rush tactics. The passing became too erratic and long balls were excessively used. Neither coach seemed to have match changing tactics.
Tlou Segolela and Katlego Mashego came in for Pirates, but the Sea Robbers failed to fully utilise the pair early on, spraying their passes astray with regularity. Clifford Mngomeni came in and stabilised play for the Ghosts. They took charge of the match in the dying minutes and brought Segolela into play.
The Dube Birds did not let the matters laying down. A dead ball of very high standard beat Monoeeb Josephs hands down with 5 minutes on the clock remaining. Mashego scooped a nice set up over the bar from close range 2 minutes later. Swallows enjoyed a new lease of life and threw everything into attack for the remainder of the dying regulation time minutes.
Extra time was another lukewarm affair with ever bewildering mediocrity especially by Pirates. There was not much to write home about during the whole boring 30 minutes and the story was to be decided by penalty kicks. Nomvethe blasted his penalty over the crossbar as Pirates scored a 100% of their spot-kicks. Lucky Lekgwathi nailed the final nail in the coffin in a very fair moment usually likened to lice belly button. It was a happy night for Happy People as there was no one to 'Follow the Birds'.
[/caption]Orlando Pirates are Happy People after beating Moroka Swallows in a penalty shoot-out in the The 2010 MTN-8 final that took place at the magnificent Moses Mabhida Stadium on a warm night in a Soweto derby away from Soweto, 4-2. The match started in a lively manner, both teams trying to settle first.
However, play was well-balanced with Pirates dominating possession but Swallows getting more chances. The Bucs defence retreated into the box and allowed more threatening moments with Siyabonga Nomvethe in the kitchen more often. They entered The Birds' nest slowly and unconvincingly in the timing of their crosses. Thulasizwe Mbuyane was too wasteful.
Then came the big moment when a penalty awarded to Pirates was scored by Diane Klate. The referee did not have the guts to send off the goalkeeper Mathibe, just showing him a yellow and not red card, a situation deserving to be termed a scandal. From there on, Pirates dominated everything but were not converting any chances that came their way, being just too wastefully.
The second half became an extension of the first in terms of The Happy People wastage. The full house at the Moses Mabhida Stadium was however treated to mediocre football as both teams resorted to kick and rush tactics. The passing became too erratic and long balls were excessively used. Neither coach seemed to have match changing tactics.
Tlou Segolela and Katlego Mashego came in for Pirates, but the Sea Robbers failed to fully utilise the pair early on, spraying their passes astray with regularity. Clifford Mngomeni came in and stabilised play for the Ghosts. They took charge of the match in the dying minutes and brought Segolela into play.
The Dube Birds did not let the matters laying down. A dead ball of very high standard beat Monoeeb Josephs hands down with 5 minutes on the clock remaining. Mashego scooped a nice set up over the bar from close range 2 minutes later. Swallows enjoyed a new lease of life and threw everything into attack for the remainder of the dying regulation time minutes.
Extra time was another lukewarm affair with ever bewildering mediocrity especially by Pirates. There was not much to write home about during the whole boring 30 minutes and the story was to be decided by penalty kicks. Nomvethe blasted his penalty over the crossbar as Pirates scored a 100% of their spot-kicks. Lucky Lekgwathi nailed the final nail in the coffin in a very fair moment usually likened to lice belly button. It was a happy night for Happy People as there was no one to 'Follow the Birds'.
Orlando Pirates Are The MTN-8 Champions.
[caption id="attachment_2248" align="alignright" width="468" caption="Up The Bucs! Happy People "][/caption]
Orlando Pirates are Happy People after beating Moroka Swallows in a penalty shoot-out in the The 2010 MTN-8 final that took place at the magnificent Moses Mabhida Stadium on a warm night in a Soweto derby away from Soweto, 4-2. The match started in a lively manner, both teams trying to settle first.
However, play was well-balanced with Pirates dominating possession but Swallows getting more chances. The Bucs defence retreated into the box and allowed more threatening moments with Siyabonga Nomvethe in the kitchen more often. They entered The Birds' nest slowly and unconvincingly in the timing of their crosses. Thulasizwe Mbuyane was too wasteful.
Then came the big moment when a penalty awarded to Pirates was scored by Diane Klate. The referee did not have the guts to send off the goalkeeper Mathibe, just showing him a yellow and not red card, a situation deserving to be termed a scandal. From there on, Pirates dominated everything but were not converting any chances that came their way, being just too wastefully.
The second half became an extension of the first in terms of The Happy People wastage. The full house at the Moses Mabhida Stadium was however treated to mediocre football as both teams resorted to kick and rush tactics. The passing became too erratic and long balls were excessively used. Neither coach seemed to have match changing tactics.
Tlou Segolela and Katlego Mashego came in for Pirates, but the Sea Robbers failed to fully utilise the pair early on, spraying their passes astray with regularity. Clifford Mngomeni came in and stabilised play for the Ghosts. They took charge of the match in the dying minutes and brought Segolela into play.
The Dube Birds did not let the matters laying down. A dead ball of very high standard beat Monoeeb Josephs hands down with 5 minutes on the clock remaining. Mashego scooped a nice set up over the bar from close range 2 minutes later. Swallows enjoyed a new lease of life and threw everything into attack for the remainder of the dying regulation time minutes.
Extra time was another lukewarm affair with ever bewildering mediocrity especially by Pirates. There was not much to write home about during the whole boring 30 minutes and the story was to be decided by penalty kicks. Nomvethe blasted his penalty over the crossbar as Pirates scored a 100% of their spot-kicks. Lucky Lekgwathi nailed the final nail in the coffin in a very fair moment usually likened to lice belly button. It was a happy night for Happy People as there was no one to 'Follow the Birds'.
[/caption]Orlando Pirates are Happy People after beating Moroka Swallows in a penalty shoot-out in the The 2010 MTN-8 final that took place at the magnificent Moses Mabhida Stadium on a warm night in a Soweto derby away from Soweto, 4-2. The match started in a lively manner, both teams trying to settle first.
However, play was well-balanced with Pirates dominating possession but Swallows getting more chances. The Bucs defence retreated into the box and allowed more threatening moments with Siyabonga Nomvethe in the kitchen more often. They entered The Birds' nest slowly and unconvincingly in the timing of their crosses. Thulasizwe Mbuyane was too wasteful.
Then came the big moment when a penalty awarded to Pirates was scored by Diane Klate. The referee did not have the guts to send off the goalkeeper Mathibe, just showing him a yellow and not red card, a situation deserving to be termed a scandal. From there on, Pirates dominated everything but were not converting any chances that came their way, being just too wastefully.
The second half became an extension of the first in terms of The Happy People wastage. The full house at the Moses Mabhida Stadium was however treated to mediocre football as both teams resorted to kick and rush tactics. The passing became too erratic and long balls were excessively used. Neither coach seemed to have match changing tactics.
Tlou Segolela and Katlego Mashego came in for Pirates, but the Sea Robbers failed to fully utilise the pair early on, spraying their passes astray with regularity. Clifford Mngomeni came in and stabilised play for the Ghosts. They took charge of the match in the dying minutes and brought Segolela into play.
The Dube Birds did not let the matters laying down. A dead ball of very high standard beat Monoeeb Josephs hands down with 5 minutes on the clock remaining. Mashego scooped a nice set up over the bar from close range 2 minutes later. Swallows enjoyed a new lease of life and threw everything into attack for the remainder of the dying regulation time minutes.
Extra time was another lukewarm affair with ever bewildering mediocrity especially by Pirates. There was not much to write home about during the whole boring 30 minutes and the story was to be decided by penalty kicks. Nomvethe blasted his penalty over the crossbar as Pirates scored a 100% of their spot-kicks. Lucky Lekgwathi nailed the final nail in the coffin in a very fair moment usually likened to lice belly button. It was a happy night for Happy People as there was no one to 'Follow the Birds'.
Orlando Pirates Are The MTN-8 Champions.
[caption id="attachment_2248" align="alignright" width="468" caption="Up The Bucs! Happy People "][/caption]
Orlando Pirates are Happy People after beating Moroka Swallows in a penalty shoot-out in the The 2010 MTN-8 final that took place at the magnificent Moses Mabhida Stadium on a warm night in a Soweto derby away from Soweto, 4-2. The match started in a lively manner, both teams trying to settle first.
However, play was well-balanced with Pirates dominating possession but Swallows getting more chances. The Bucs defence retreated into the box and allowed more threatening moments with Siyabonga Nomvethe in the kitchen more often. They entered The Birds' nest slowly and unconvincingly in the timing of their crosses. Thulasizwe Mbuyane was too wasteful.
Then came the big moment when a penalty awarded to Pirates was scored by Diane Klate. The referee did not have the guts to send off the goalkeeper Mathibe, just showing him a yellow and not red card, a situation deserving to be termed a scandal. From there on, Pirates dominated everything but were not converting any chances that came their way, being just too wastefully.
The second half became an extension of the first in terms of The Happy People wastage. The full house at the Moses Mabhida Stadium was however treated to mediocre football as both teams resorted to kick and rush tactics. The passing became too erratic and long balls were excessively used. Neither coach seemed to have match changing tactics.
Tlou Segolela and Katlego Mashego came in for Pirates, but the Sea Robbers failed to fully utilise the pair early on, spraying their passes astray with regularity. Clifford Mngomeni came in and stabilised play for the Ghosts. They took charge of the match in the dying minutes and brought Segolela into play.
The Dube Birds did not let the matters laying down. A dead ball of very high standard beat Monoeeb Josephs hands down with 5 minutes on the clock remaining. Mashego scooped a nice set up over the bar from close range 2 minutes later. Swallows enjoyed a new lease of life and threw everything into attack for the remainder of the dying regulation time minutes.
Extra time was another lukewarm affair with ever bewildering mediocrity especially by Pirates. There was not much to write home about during the whole boring 30 minutes and the story was to be decided by penalty kicks. Nomvethe blasted his penalty over the crossbar as Pirates scored a 100% of their spot-kicks. Lucky Lekgwathi nailed the final nail in the coffin in a very fair moment usually likened to lice belly button. It was a happy night for Happy People as there was no one to 'Follow the Birds'.
[/caption]Orlando Pirates are Happy People after beating Moroka Swallows in a penalty shoot-out in the The 2010 MTN-8 final that took place at the magnificent Moses Mabhida Stadium on a warm night in a Soweto derby away from Soweto, 4-2. The match started in a lively manner, both teams trying to settle first.
However, play was well-balanced with Pirates dominating possession but Swallows getting more chances. The Bucs defence retreated into the box and allowed more threatening moments with Siyabonga Nomvethe in the kitchen more often. They entered The Birds' nest slowly and unconvincingly in the timing of their crosses. Thulasizwe Mbuyane was too wasteful.
Then came the big moment when a penalty awarded to Pirates was scored by Diane Klate. The referee did not have the guts to send off the goalkeeper Mathibe, just showing him a yellow and not red card, a situation deserving to be termed a scandal. From there on, Pirates dominated everything but were not converting any chances that came their way, being just too wastefully.
The second half became an extension of the first in terms of The Happy People wastage. The full house at the Moses Mabhida Stadium was however treated to mediocre football as both teams resorted to kick and rush tactics. The passing became too erratic and long balls were excessively used. Neither coach seemed to have match changing tactics.
Tlou Segolela and Katlego Mashego came in for Pirates, but the Sea Robbers failed to fully utilise the pair early on, spraying their passes astray with regularity. Clifford Mngomeni came in and stabilised play for the Ghosts. They took charge of the match in the dying minutes and brought Segolela into play.
The Dube Birds did not let the matters laying down. A dead ball of very high standard beat Monoeeb Josephs hands down with 5 minutes on the clock remaining. Mashego scooped a nice set up over the bar from close range 2 minutes later. Swallows enjoyed a new lease of life and threw everything into attack for the remainder of the dying regulation time minutes.
Extra time was another lukewarm affair with ever bewildering mediocrity especially by Pirates. There was not much to write home about during the whole boring 30 minutes and the story was to be decided by penalty kicks. Nomvethe blasted his penalty over the crossbar as Pirates scored a 100% of their spot-kicks. Lucky Lekgwathi nailed the final nail in the coffin in a very fair moment usually likened to lice belly button. It was a happy night for Happy People as there was no one to 'Follow the Birds'.
Orlando Pirates Are The MTN-8 Champions.
[caption id="attachment_2248" align="alignright" width="468" caption="Up The Bucs! Happy People "][/caption]
Orlando Pirates are Happy People after beating Moroka Swallows in a penalty shoot-out in the The 2010 MTN-8 final that took place at the magnificent Moses Mabhida Stadium on a warm night in a Soweto derby away from Soweto, 4-2. The match started in a lively manner, both teams trying to settle first.
However, play was well-balanced with Pirates dominating possession but Swallows getting more chances. The Bucs defence retreated into the box and allowed more threatening moments with Siyabonga Nomvethe in the kitchen more often. They entered The Birds' nest slowly and unconvincingly in the timing of their crosses. Thulasizwe Mbuyane was too wasteful.
Then came the big moment when a penalty awarded to Pirates was scored by Diane Klate. The referee did not have the guts to send off the goalkeeper Mathibe, just showing him a yellow and not red card, a situation deserving to be termed a scandal. From there on, Pirates dominated everything but were not converting any chances that came their way, being just too wastefully.
The second half became an extension of the first in terms of The Happy People wastage. The full house at the Moses Mabhida Stadium was however treated to mediocre football as both teams resorted to kick and rush tactics. The passing became too erratic and long balls were excessively used. Neither coach seemed to have match changing tactics.
Tlou Segolela and Katlego Mashego came in for Pirates, but the Sea Robbers failed to fully utilise the pair early on, spraying their passes astray with regularity. Clifford Mngomeni came in and stabilised play for the Ghosts. They took charge of the match in the dying minutes and brought Segolela into play.
The Dube Birds did not let the matters laying down. A dead ball of very high standard beat Monoeeb Josephs hands down with 5 minutes on the clock remaining. Mashego scooped a nice set up over the bar from close range 2 minutes later. Swallows enjoyed a new lease of life and threw everything into attack for the remainder of the dying regulation time minutes.
Extra time was another lukewarm affair with ever bewildering mediocrity especially by Pirates. There was not much to write home about during the whole boring 30 minutes and the story was to be decided by penalty kicks. Nomvethe blasted his penalty over the crossbar as Pirates scored a 100% of their spot-kicks. Lucky Lekgwathi nailed the final nail in the coffin in a very fair moment usually likened to lice belly button. It was a happy night for Happy People as there was no one to 'Follow the Birds'.
[/caption]Orlando Pirates are Happy People after beating Moroka Swallows in a penalty shoot-out in the The 2010 MTN-8 final that took place at the magnificent Moses Mabhida Stadium on a warm night in a Soweto derby away from Soweto, 4-2. The match started in a lively manner, both teams trying to settle first.
However, play was well-balanced with Pirates dominating possession but Swallows getting more chances. The Bucs defence retreated into the box and allowed more threatening moments with Siyabonga Nomvethe in the kitchen more often. They entered The Birds' nest slowly and unconvincingly in the timing of their crosses. Thulasizwe Mbuyane was too wasteful.
Then came the big moment when a penalty awarded to Pirates was scored by Diane Klate. The referee did not have the guts to send off the goalkeeper Mathibe, just showing him a yellow and not red card, a situation deserving to be termed a scandal. From there on, Pirates dominated everything but were not converting any chances that came their way, being just too wastefully.
The second half became an extension of the first in terms of The Happy People wastage. The full house at the Moses Mabhida Stadium was however treated to mediocre football as both teams resorted to kick and rush tactics. The passing became too erratic and long balls were excessively used. Neither coach seemed to have match changing tactics.
Tlou Segolela and Katlego Mashego came in for Pirates, but the Sea Robbers failed to fully utilise the pair early on, spraying their passes astray with regularity. Clifford Mngomeni came in and stabilised play for the Ghosts. They took charge of the match in the dying minutes and brought Segolela into play.
The Dube Birds did not let the matters laying down. A dead ball of very high standard beat Monoeeb Josephs hands down with 5 minutes on the clock remaining. Mashego scooped a nice set up over the bar from close range 2 minutes later. Swallows enjoyed a new lease of life and threw everything into attack for the remainder of the dying regulation time minutes.
Extra time was another lukewarm affair with ever bewildering mediocrity especially by Pirates. There was not much to write home about during the whole boring 30 minutes and the story was to be decided by penalty kicks. Nomvethe blasted his penalty over the crossbar as Pirates scored a 100% of their spot-kicks. Lucky Lekgwathi nailed the final nail in the coffin in a very fair moment usually likened to lice belly button. It was a happy night for Happy People as there was no one to 'Follow the Birds'.
Friday, October 1, 2010
How It All Began - My first Time.
[slideshow] Nothing is impossible if you really believe. Life can be harsh and if you are well armed with desire and faith, only you can stand in your way. Way back, when a failed career as a goalkeeper of Bosso became a reality, there was no way anyone could remove the football out of my veins. I looted my wife's paltry savings from the varsity grant that she was saving for the children's education to pay for a football coaching course.
My meagre apprenticeship salary was just enough for daily running costs of bread, milk, matemba and transport. Left over money would then buy books and pens. Initially, that coaching course was supposed to be held at Barbourfields Stadium by Reinhard Fabisch, Ben Moyo and Roy Barretto. The venue was then changed to Raylton Sports Club.
There were 2 classes, for us beginners and Level 2. The Level 2 class was taken by Fabisch and Moyo while Barretto did the Level 1. Fabisch's class included Charles Mhlauri and Ephraim Moloi and Sobantu. At beginner level, there was former Chronicle Sports Reporter, Tito Asani (RIP), Morgan Dube, Pernell McKop, Bongani Mafu, Benjamin Moyo, Godfrey Tamirepi, Godfrey Paradza, Willard Khumalo, Riot Ncube (RIP), David Kadzutu, Blazio Mudekunye, Ernest Mpala and Surgery (RIP), just to mention a handful.
This was quite an extensive hands on experience that demanded a lot of hard running and execution on the field of play as well as theory studies that took a lot of sleepless nights. The classes would cover basic coaching session preparations, physical conditioning, technique training, tactical training, sports medicine and laws of the game.
The greatest thing to come out of these courses was a community of people who became slaves of the game in years to come. Loss of Tito Asani due a short illness was especially bad, because he was such a positive influence to many of us. Charles Mhlauri became a national team coach, Benjamin Moyo, Mashinkila Khumalo, Paradza, Tamirepi, McKop and Dube were part of great football teams and programmes as well as Mafu and Ncube who became part of the most successful Coaches Association financially and coach-training wise that was led by Barry Daka of which I was the Treasurer before I was instructor.
This group proceeded to do Levels 2 and 3 with a few drop-outs as we progressed in the years that followed. Those year were like high school years in terms of football. While theory examinations were extremely hard then, those without much academic background were accommodated in later versions to encourage those with a lot of playing experience and less reading and writing abilities, not that it was made easy for them, but there was a deliberate way to ensure even those outside would be encouraged to join these classes.
That is how I found myself refounding Railstars FC, coaching and managing the team, founding the famous KFA that produced Farai Mujokoro, being Technical Advisor of Highlanders FC as well and instructing coaches who went on to make history and are continuing to excel in Zimbabwe, Malawi and Botswana. It started as a dream.
How do you think former players can be helped to help develop football in Africa?
My meagre apprenticeship salary was just enough for daily running costs of bread, milk, matemba and transport. Left over money would then buy books and pens. Initially, that coaching course was supposed to be held at Barbourfields Stadium by Reinhard Fabisch, Ben Moyo and Roy Barretto. The venue was then changed to Raylton Sports Club.
There were 2 classes, for us beginners and Level 2. The Level 2 class was taken by Fabisch and Moyo while Barretto did the Level 1. Fabisch's class included Charles Mhlauri and Ephraim Moloi and Sobantu. At beginner level, there was former Chronicle Sports Reporter, Tito Asani (RIP), Morgan Dube, Pernell McKop, Bongani Mafu, Benjamin Moyo, Godfrey Tamirepi, Godfrey Paradza, Willard Khumalo, Riot Ncube (RIP), David Kadzutu, Blazio Mudekunye, Ernest Mpala and Surgery (RIP), just to mention a handful.
This was quite an extensive hands on experience that demanded a lot of hard running and execution on the field of play as well as theory studies that took a lot of sleepless nights. The classes would cover basic coaching session preparations, physical conditioning, technique training, tactical training, sports medicine and laws of the game.
The greatest thing to come out of these courses was a community of people who became slaves of the game in years to come. Loss of Tito Asani due a short illness was especially bad, because he was such a positive influence to many of us. Charles Mhlauri became a national team coach, Benjamin Moyo, Mashinkila Khumalo, Paradza, Tamirepi, McKop and Dube were part of great football teams and programmes as well as Mafu and Ncube who became part of the most successful Coaches Association financially and coach-training wise that was led by Barry Daka of which I was the Treasurer before I was instructor.
This group proceeded to do Levels 2 and 3 with a few drop-outs as we progressed in the years that followed. Those year were like high school years in terms of football. While theory examinations were extremely hard then, those without much academic background were accommodated in later versions to encourage those with a lot of playing experience and less reading and writing abilities, not that it was made easy for them, but there was a deliberate way to ensure even those outside would be encouraged to join these classes.
That is how I found myself refounding Railstars FC, coaching and managing the team, founding the famous KFA that produced Farai Mujokoro, being Technical Advisor of Highlanders FC as well and instructing coaches who went on to make history and are continuing to excel in Zimbabwe, Malawi and Botswana. It started as a dream.
How do you think former players can be helped to help develop football in Africa?
How It All Began - My first Time.
[slideshow] Nothing is impossible if you really believe. Life can be harsh and if you are well armed with desire and faith, only you can stand in your way. Way back, when a failed career as a goalkeeper of Bosso became a reality, there was no way anyone could remove the football out of my veins. I looted my wife's paltry savings from the varsity grant that she was saving for the children's education to pay for a football coaching course.
My meagre apprenticeship salary was just enough for daily running costs of bread, milk, matemba and transport. Left over money would then buy books and pens. Initially, that coaching course was supposed to be held at Barbourfields Stadium by Reinhard Fabisch, Ben Moyo and Roy Barretto. The venue was then changed to Raylton Sports Club.
There were 2 classes, for us beginners and Level 2. The Level 2 class was taken by Fabisch and Moyo while Barretto did the Level 1. Fabisch's class included Charles Mhlauri and Ephraim Moloi and Sobantu. At beginner level, there was former Chronicle Sports Reporter, Tito Asani (RIP), Morgan Dube, Pernell McKop, Bongani Mafu, Benjamin Moyo, Godfrey Tamirepi, Godfrey Paradza, Willard Khumalo, Riot Ncube (RIP), David Kadzutu, Blazio Mudekunye, Ernest Mpala and Surgery (RIP), just to mention a handful.
This was quite an extensive hands on experience that demanded a lot of hard running and execution on the field of play as well as theory studies that took a lot of sleepless nights. The classes would cover basic coaching session preparations, physical conditioning, technique training, tactical training, sports medicine and laws of the game.
The greatest thing to come out of these courses was a community of people who became slaves of the game in years to come. Loss of Tito Asani due a short illness was especially bad, because he was such a positive influence to many of us. Charles Mhlauri became a national team coach, Benjamin Moyo, Mashinkila Khumalo, Paradza, Tamirepi, McKop and Dube were part of great football teams and programmes as well as Mafu and Ncube who became part of the most successful Coaches Association financially and coach-training wise that was led by Barry Daka of which I was the Treasurer before I was instructor.
This group proceeded to do Levels 2 and 3 with a few drop-outs as we progressed in the years that followed. Those year were like high school years in terms of football. While theory examinations were extremely hard then, those without much academic background were accommodated in later versions to encourage those with a lot of playing experience and less reading and writing abilities, not that it was made easy for them, but there was a deliberate way to ensure even those outside would be encouraged to join these classes.
That is how I found myself refounding Railstars FC, coaching and managing the team, founding the famous KFA that produced Farai Mujokoro, being Technical Advisor of Highlanders FC as well and instructing coaches who went on to make history and are continuing to excel in Zimbabwe, Malawi and Botswana. It started as a dream.
How do you think former players can be helped to help develop football in Africa?
My meagre apprenticeship salary was just enough for daily running costs of bread, milk, matemba and transport. Left over money would then buy books and pens. Initially, that coaching course was supposed to be held at Barbourfields Stadium by Reinhard Fabisch, Ben Moyo and Roy Barretto. The venue was then changed to Raylton Sports Club.
There were 2 classes, for us beginners and Level 2. The Level 2 class was taken by Fabisch and Moyo while Barretto did the Level 1. Fabisch's class included Charles Mhlauri and Ephraim Moloi and Sobantu. At beginner level, there was former Chronicle Sports Reporter, Tito Asani (RIP), Morgan Dube, Pernell McKop, Bongani Mafu, Benjamin Moyo, Godfrey Tamirepi, Godfrey Paradza, Willard Khumalo, Riot Ncube (RIP), David Kadzutu, Blazio Mudekunye, Ernest Mpala and Surgery (RIP), just to mention a handful.
This was quite an extensive hands on experience that demanded a lot of hard running and execution on the field of play as well as theory studies that took a lot of sleepless nights. The classes would cover basic coaching session preparations, physical conditioning, technique training, tactical training, sports medicine and laws of the game.
The greatest thing to come out of these courses was a community of people who became slaves of the game in years to come. Loss of Tito Asani due a short illness was especially bad, because he was such a positive influence to many of us. Charles Mhlauri became a national team coach, Benjamin Moyo, Mashinkila Khumalo, Paradza, Tamirepi, McKop and Dube were part of great football teams and programmes as well as Mafu and Ncube who became part of the most successful Coaches Association financially and coach-training wise that was led by Barry Daka of which I was the Treasurer before I was instructor.
This group proceeded to do Levels 2 and 3 with a few drop-outs as we progressed in the years that followed. Those year were like high school years in terms of football. While theory examinations were extremely hard then, those without much academic background were accommodated in later versions to encourage those with a lot of playing experience and less reading and writing abilities, not that it was made easy for them, but there was a deliberate way to ensure even those outside would be encouraged to join these classes.
That is how I found myself refounding Railstars FC, coaching and managing the team, founding the famous KFA that produced Farai Mujokoro, being Technical Advisor of Highlanders FC as well and instructing coaches who went on to make history and are continuing to excel in Zimbabwe, Malawi and Botswana. It started as a dream.
How do you think former players can be helped to help develop football in Africa?
How It All Began - My first Time.
[slideshow] Nothing is impossible if you really believe. Life can be harsh and if you are well armed with desire and faith, only you can stand in your way. Way back, when a failed career as a goalkeeper of Bosso became a reality, there was no way anyone could remove the football out of my veins. I looted my wife's paltry savings from the varsity grant that she was saving for the children's education to pay for a football coaching course.
My meagre apprenticeship salary was just enough for daily running costs of bread, milk, matemba and transport. Left over money would then buy books and pens. Initially, that coaching course was supposed to be held at Barbourfields Stadium by Reinhard Fabisch, Ben Moyo and Roy Barretto. The venue was then changed to Raylton Sports Club.
There were 2 classes, for us beginners and Level 2. The Level 2 class was taken by Fabisch and Moyo while Barretto did the Level 1. Fabisch's class included Charles Mhlauri and Ephraim Moloi and Sobantu. At beginner level, there was former Chronicle Sports Reporter, Tito Asani (RIP), Morgan Dube, Pernell McKop, Bongani Mafu, Benjamin Moyo, Godfrey Tamirepi, Godfrey Paradza, Willard Khumalo, Riot Ncube (RIP), David Kadzutu, Blazio Mudekunye, Ernest Mpala and Surgery (RIP), just to mention a handful.
This was quite an extensive hands on experience that demanded a lot of hard running and execution on the field of play as well as theory studies that took a lot of sleepless nights. The classes would cover basic coaching session preparations, physical conditioning, technique training, tactical training, sports medicine and laws of the game.
The greatest thing to come out of these courses was a community of people who became slaves of the game in years to come. Loss of Tito Asani due a short illness was especially bad, because he was such a positive influence to many of us. Charles Mhlauri became a national team coach, Benjamin Moyo, Mashinkila Khumalo, Paradza, Tamirepi, McKop and Dube were part of great football teams and programmes as well as Mafu and Ncube who became part of the most successful Coaches Association financially and coach-training wise that was led by Barry Daka of which I was the Treasurer before I was instructor.
This group proceeded to do Levels 2 and 3 with a few drop-outs as we progressed in the years that followed. Those year were like high school years in terms of football. While theory examinations were extremely hard then, those without much academic background were accommodated in later versions to encourage those with a lot of playing experience and less reading and writing abilities, not that it was made easy for them, but there was a deliberate way to ensure even those outside would be encouraged to join these classes.
That is how I found myself refounding Railstars FC, coaching and managing the team, founding the famous KFA that produced Farai Mujokoro, being Technical Advisor of Highlanders FC as well and instructing coaches who went on to make history and are continuing to excel in Zimbabwe, Malawi and Botswana. It started as a dream.
How do you think former players can be helped to help develop football in Africa?
My meagre apprenticeship salary was just enough for daily running costs of bread, milk, matemba and transport. Left over money would then buy books and pens. Initially, that coaching course was supposed to be held at Barbourfields Stadium by Reinhard Fabisch, Ben Moyo and Roy Barretto. The venue was then changed to Raylton Sports Club.
There were 2 classes, for us beginners and Level 2. The Level 2 class was taken by Fabisch and Moyo while Barretto did the Level 1. Fabisch's class included Charles Mhlauri and Ephraim Moloi and Sobantu. At beginner level, there was former Chronicle Sports Reporter, Tito Asani (RIP), Morgan Dube, Pernell McKop, Bongani Mafu, Benjamin Moyo, Godfrey Tamirepi, Godfrey Paradza, Willard Khumalo, Riot Ncube (RIP), David Kadzutu, Blazio Mudekunye, Ernest Mpala and Surgery (RIP), just to mention a handful.
This was quite an extensive hands on experience that demanded a lot of hard running and execution on the field of play as well as theory studies that took a lot of sleepless nights. The classes would cover basic coaching session preparations, physical conditioning, technique training, tactical training, sports medicine and laws of the game.
The greatest thing to come out of these courses was a community of people who became slaves of the game in years to come. Loss of Tito Asani due a short illness was especially bad, because he was such a positive influence to many of us. Charles Mhlauri became a national team coach, Benjamin Moyo, Mashinkila Khumalo, Paradza, Tamirepi, McKop and Dube were part of great football teams and programmes as well as Mafu and Ncube who became part of the most successful Coaches Association financially and coach-training wise that was led by Barry Daka of which I was the Treasurer before I was instructor.
This group proceeded to do Levels 2 and 3 with a few drop-outs as we progressed in the years that followed. Those year were like high school years in terms of football. While theory examinations were extremely hard then, those without much academic background were accommodated in later versions to encourage those with a lot of playing experience and less reading and writing abilities, not that it was made easy for them, but there was a deliberate way to ensure even those outside would be encouraged to join these classes.
That is how I found myself refounding Railstars FC, coaching and managing the team, founding the famous KFA that produced Farai Mujokoro, being Technical Advisor of Highlanders FC as well and instructing coaches who went on to make history and are continuing to excel in Zimbabwe, Malawi and Botswana. It started as a dream.
How do you think former players can be helped to help develop football in Africa?
How It All Began - My first Time.
[slideshow] Nothing is impossible if you really believe. Life can be harsh and if you are well armed with desire and faith, only you can stand in your way. Way back, when a failed career as a goalkeeper of Bosso became a reality, there was no way anyone could remove the football out of my veins. I looted my wife's paltry savings from the varsity grant that she was saving for the children's education to pay for a football coaching course.
My meagre apprenticeship salary was just enough for daily running costs of bread, milk, matemba and transport. Left over money would then buy books and pens. Initially, that coaching course was supposed to be held at Barbourfields Stadium by Reinhard Fabisch, Ben Moyo and Roy Barretto. The venue was then changed to Raylton Sports Club.
There were 2 classes, for us beginners and Level 2. The Level 2 class was taken by Fabisch and Moyo while Barretto did the Level 1. Fabisch's class included Charles Mhlauri and Ephraim Moloi and Sobantu. At beginner level, there was former Chronicle Sports Reporter, Tito Asani (RIP), Morgan Dube, Pernell McKop, Bongani Mafu, Benjamin Moyo, Godfrey Tamirepi, Godfrey Paradza, Willard Khumalo, Riot Ncube (RIP), David Kadzutu, Blazio Mudekunye, Ernest Mpala and Surgery (RIP), just to mention a handful.
This was quite an extensive hands on experience that demanded a lot of hard running and execution on the field of play as well as theory studies that took a lot of sleepless nights. The classes would cover basic coaching session preparations, physical conditioning, technique training, tactical training, sports medicine and laws of the game.
The greatest thing to come out of these courses was a community of people who became slaves of the game in years to come. Loss of Tito Asani due a short illness was especially bad, because he was such a positive influence to many of us. Charles Mhlauri became a national team coach, Benjamin Moyo, Mashinkila Khumalo, Paradza, Tamirepi, McKop and Dube were part of great football teams and programmes as well as Mafu and Ncube who became part of the most successful Coaches Association financially and coach-training wise that was led by Barry Daka of which I was the Treasurer before I was instructor.
This group proceeded to do Levels 2 and 3 with a few drop-outs as we progressed in the years that followed. Those year were like high school years in terms of football. While theory examinations were extremely hard then, those without much academic background were accommodated in later versions to encourage those with a lot of playing experience and less reading and writing abilities, not that it was made easy for them, but there was a deliberate way to ensure even those outside would be encouraged to join these classes.
That is how I found myself refounding Railstars FC, coaching and managing the team, founding the famous KFA that produced Farai Mujokoro, being Technical Advisor of Highlanders FC as well and instructing coaches who went on to make history and are continuing to excel in Zimbabwe, Malawi and Botswana. It started as a dream.
How do you think former players can be helped to help develop football in Africa?
My meagre apprenticeship salary was just enough for daily running costs of bread, milk, matemba and transport. Left over money would then buy books and pens. Initially, that coaching course was supposed to be held at Barbourfields Stadium by Reinhard Fabisch, Ben Moyo and Roy Barretto. The venue was then changed to Raylton Sports Club.
There were 2 classes, for us beginners and Level 2. The Level 2 class was taken by Fabisch and Moyo while Barretto did the Level 1. Fabisch's class included Charles Mhlauri and Ephraim Moloi and Sobantu. At beginner level, there was former Chronicle Sports Reporter, Tito Asani (RIP), Morgan Dube, Pernell McKop, Bongani Mafu, Benjamin Moyo, Godfrey Tamirepi, Godfrey Paradza, Willard Khumalo, Riot Ncube (RIP), David Kadzutu, Blazio Mudekunye, Ernest Mpala and Surgery (RIP), just to mention a handful.
This was quite an extensive hands on experience that demanded a lot of hard running and execution on the field of play as well as theory studies that took a lot of sleepless nights. The classes would cover basic coaching session preparations, physical conditioning, technique training, tactical training, sports medicine and laws of the game.
The greatest thing to come out of these courses was a community of people who became slaves of the game in years to come. Loss of Tito Asani due a short illness was especially bad, because he was such a positive influence to many of us. Charles Mhlauri became a national team coach, Benjamin Moyo, Mashinkila Khumalo, Paradza, Tamirepi, McKop and Dube were part of great football teams and programmes as well as Mafu and Ncube who became part of the most successful Coaches Association financially and coach-training wise that was led by Barry Daka of which I was the Treasurer before I was instructor.
This group proceeded to do Levels 2 and 3 with a few drop-outs as we progressed in the years that followed. Those year were like high school years in terms of football. While theory examinations were extremely hard then, those without much academic background were accommodated in later versions to encourage those with a lot of playing experience and less reading and writing abilities, not that it was made easy for them, but there was a deliberate way to ensure even those outside would be encouraged to join these classes.
That is how I found myself refounding Railstars FC, coaching and managing the team, founding the famous KFA that produced Farai Mujokoro, being Technical Advisor of Highlanders FC as well and instructing coaches who went on to make history and are continuing to excel in Zimbabwe, Malawi and Botswana. It started as a dream.
How do you think former players can be helped to help develop football in Africa?
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Press Statement – Highlanders Football Club
Highlanders Football Club Vs Dynamos Football Club – 26 September 2010
Following the events that took place at Barbourfields Stadium on Sunday 26 September 2010 the Club would like to state the following:
1) The club regrets the incidents of violence that marred an otherwise good game and would like to condemn the violent elements among the soccer loving fraternity and hope that the law will catch up with the culprits.
2) The club would like to thank all the football loving people who came to watch the game against Dynamos Football Club, especially its supporters who thronged Barbourfields Stadium for the first time this season to come and cheer the team. “Siyabonga Highlander omuhle”
3) Whilst the club appreciates that to ‘err is human’ we would like to appeal to those that look after the game to ensure that high standards are maintained so as to starve ammunition to would be hooligans bent on tarnishing the image of the game.
4) The club would like to call upon the football fraternity to be mature when dealing with these issues as instigators and perpetrators of violence must be dealt with in a like manner.
5) Whilst we appreciate that there could be a lot of pressures out there, we would like to appeal to fans to desist from engaging in violent activities as this tarnishes the images of the clubs as well as sponsors, it also chases would be sponsors away.
6) As an Executive we take all the necessary precautions in ensuring a safe stadium for supporters by assigning relevant organs to take care of security matters before, during and after the match. Where such incidents do happen we believe we must let those with the expertise deal with them without compromising their professionalism.
7) The club would like to assure the soccer loving public that their concerns are being taken seriously and we will be working flat out to make Barbourfields a place to be for the family.
Following the events that took place at Barbourfields Stadium on Sunday 26 September 2010 the Club would like to state the following:
1) The club regrets the incidents of violence that marred an otherwise good game and would like to condemn the violent elements among the soccer loving fraternity and hope that the law will catch up with the culprits.
2) The club would like to thank all the football loving people who came to watch the game against Dynamos Football Club, especially its supporters who thronged Barbourfields Stadium for the first time this season to come and cheer the team. “Siyabonga Highlander omuhle”
3) Whilst the club appreciates that to ‘err is human’ we would like to appeal to those that look after the game to ensure that high standards are maintained so as to starve ammunition to would be hooligans bent on tarnishing the image of the game.
4) The club would like to call upon the football fraternity to be mature when dealing with these issues as instigators and perpetrators of violence must be dealt with in a like manner.
5) Whilst we appreciate that there could be a lot of pressures out there, we would like to appeal to fans to desist from engaging in violent activities as this tarnishes the images of the clubs as well as sponsors, it also chases would be sponsors away.
6) As an Executive we take all the necessary precautions in ensuring a safe stadium for supporters by assigning relevant organs to take care of security matters before, during and after the match. Where such incidents do happen we believe we must let those with the expertise deal with them without compromising their professionalism.
7) The club would like to assure the soccer loving public that their concerns are being taken seriously and we will be working flat out to make Barbourfields a place to be for the family.
8) The Club will be taking measures to address the problems of crowd control and would like to call upon all the stakeholders to come on board for the good of the game.
Once more the club would like to thank its supporters that have heeded the call to come back and support the team, sithi “LINGADINWA LAKUSASA”
By Order of the Executive
Once more the club would like to thank its supporters that have heeded the call to come back and support the team, sithi “LINGADINWA LAKUSASA”
By Order of the Executive
T Ndlela
Executive Chairman
Press Statement – Highlanders Football Club
Highlanders Football Club Vs Dynamos Football Club – 26 September 2010
Following the events that took place at Barbourfields Stadium on Sunday 26 September 2010 the Club would like to state the following:
1) The club regrets the incidents of violence that marred an otherwise good game and would like to condemn the violent elements among the soccer loving fraternity and hope that the law will catch up with the culprits.
2) The club would like to thank all the football loving people who came to watch the game against Dynamos Football Club, especially its supporters who thronged Barbourfields Stadium for the first time this season to come and cheer the team. “Siyabonga Highlander omuhle”
3) Whilst the club appreciates that to ‘err is human’ we would like to appeal to those that look after the game to ensure that high standards are maintained so as to starve ammunition to would be hooligans bent on tarnishing the image of the game.
4) The club would like to call upon the football fraternity to be mature when dealing with these issues as instigators and perpetrators of violence must be dealt with in a like manner.
5) Whilst we appreciate that there could be a lot of pressures out there, we would like to appeal to fans to desist from engaging in violent activities as this tarnishes the images of the clubs as well as sponsors, it also chases would be sponsors away.
6) As an Executive we take all the necessary precautions in ensuring a safe stadium for supporters by assigning relevant organs to take care of security matters before, during and after the match. Where such incidents do happen we believe we must let those with the expertise deal with them without compromising their professionalism.
7) The club would like to assure the soccer loving public that their concerns are being taken seriously and we will be working flat out to make Barbourfields a place to be for the family.
Following the events that took place at Barbourfields Stadium on Sunday 26 September 2010 the Club would like to state the following:
1) The club regrets the incidents of violence that marred an otherwise good game and would like to condemn the violent elements among the soccer loving fraternity and hope that the law will catch up with the culprits.
2) The club would like to thank all the football loving people who came to watch the game against Dynamos Football Club, especially its supporters who thronged Barbourfields Stadium for the first time this season to come and cheer the team. “Siyabonga Highlander omuhle”
3) Whilst the club appreciates that to ‘err is human’ we would like to appeal to those that look after the game to ensure that high standards are maintained so as to starve ammunition to would be hooligans bent on tarnishing the image of the game.
4) The club would like to call upon the football fraternity to be mature when dealing with these issues as instigators and perpetrators of violence must be dealt with in a like manner.
5) Whilst we appreciate that there could be a lot of pressures out there, we would like to appeal to fans to desist from engaging in violent activities as this tarnishes the images of the clubs as well as sponsors, it also chases would be sponsors away.
6) As an Executive we take all the necessary precautions in ensuring a safe stadium for supporters by assigning relevant organs to take care of security matters before, during and after the match. Where such incidents do happen we believe we must let those with the expertise deal with them without compromising their professionalism.
7) The club would like to assure the soccer loving public that their concerns are being taken seriously and we will be working flat out to make Barbourfields a place to be for the family.
8) The Club will be taking measures to address the problems of crowd control and would like to call upon all the stakeholders to come on board for the good of the game.
Once more the club would like to thank its supporters that have heeded the call to come back and support the team, sithi “LINGADINWA LAKUSASA”
By Order of the Executive
Once more the club would like to thank its supporters that have heeded the call to come back and support the team, sithi “LINGADINWA LAKUSASA”
By Order of the Executive
T Ndlela
Executive Chairman
Press Statement – Highlanders Football Club
Highlanders Football Club Vs Dynamos Football Club – 26 September 2010
Following the events that took place at Barbourfields Stadium on Sunday 26 September 2010 the Club would like to state the following:
1) The club regrets the incidents of violence that marred an otherwise good game and would like to condemn the violent elements among the soccer loving fraternity and hope that the law will catch up with the culprits.
2) The club would like to thank all the football loving people who came to watch the game against Dynamos Football Club, especially its supporters who thronged Barbourfields Stadium for the first time this season to come and cheer the team. “Siyabonga Highlander omuhle”
3) Whilst the club appreciates that to ‘err is human’ we would like to appeal to those that look after the game to ensure that high standards are maintained so as to starve ammunition to would be hooligans bent on tarnishing the image of the game.
4) The club would like to call upon the football fraternity to be mature when dealing with these issues as instigators and perpetrators of violence must be dealt with in a like manner.
5) Whilst we appreciate that there could be a lot of pressures out there, we would like to appeal to fans to desist from engaging in violent activities as this tarnishes the images of the clubs as well as sponsors, it also chases would be sponsors away.
6) As an Executive we take all the necessary precautions in ensuring a safe stadium for supporters by assigning relevant organs to take care of security matters before, during and after the match. Where such incidents do happen we believe we must let those with the expertise deal with them without compromising their professionalism.
7) The club would like to assure the soccer loving public that their concerns are being taken seriously and we will be working flat out to make Barbourfields a place to be for the family.
Following the events that took place at Barbourfields Stadium on Sunday 26 September 2010 the Club would like to state the following:
1) The club regrets the incidents of violence that marred an otherwise good game and would like to condemn the violent elements among the soccer loving fraternity and hope that the law will catch up with the culprits.
2) The club would like to thank all the football loving people who came to watch the game against Dynamos Football Club, especially its supporters who thronged Barbourfields Stadium for the first time this season to come and cheer the team. “Siyabonga Highlander omuhle”
3) Whilst the club appreciates that to ‘err is human’ we would like to appeal to those that look after the game to ensure that high standards are maintained so as to starve ammunition to would be hooligans bent on tarnishing the image of the game.
4) The club would like to call upon the football fraternity to be mature when dealing with these issues as instigators and perpetrators of violence must be dealt with in a like manner.
5) Whilst we appreciate that there could be a lot of pressures out there, we would like to appeal to fans to desist from engaging in violent activities as this tarnishes the images of the clubs as well as sponsors, it also chases would be sponsors away.
6) As an Executive we take all the necessary precautions in ensuring a safe stadium for supporters by assigning relevant organs to take care of security matters before, during and after the match. Where such incidents do happen we believe we must let those with the expertise deal with them without compromising their professionalism.
7) The club would like to assure the soccer loving public that their concerns are being taken seriously and we will be working flat out to make Barbourfields a place to be for the family.
8) The Club will be taking measures to address the problems of crowd control and would like to call upon all the stakeholders to come on board for the good of the game.
Once more the club would like to thank its supporters that have heeded the call to come back and support the team, sithi “LINGADINWA LAKUSASA”
By Order of the Executive
Once more the club would like to thank its supporters that have heeded the call to come back and support the team, sithi “LINGADINWA LAKUSASA”
By Order of the Executive
T Ndlela
Executive Chairman
Press Statement – Highlanders Football Club
Highlanders Football Club Vs Dynamos Football Club – 26 September 2010
Following the events that took place at Barbourfields Stadium on Sunday 26 September 2010 the Club would like to state the following:
1) The club regrets the incidents of violence that marred an otherwise good game and would like to condemn the violent elements among the soccer loving fraternity and hope that the law will catch up with the culprits.
2) The club would like to thank all the football loving people who came to watch the game against Dynamos Football Club, especially its supporters who thronged Barbourfields Stadium for the first time this season to come and cheer the team. “Siyabonga Highlander omuhle”
3) Whilst the club appreciates that to ‘err is human’ we would like to appeal to those that look after the game to ensure that high standards are maintained so as to starve ammunition to would be hooligans bent on tarnishing the image of the game.
4) The club would like to call upon the football fraternity to be mature when dealing with these issues as instigators and perpetrators of violence must be dealt with in a like manner.
5) Whilst we appreciate that there could be a lot of pressures out there, we would like to appeal to fans to desist from engaging in violent activities as this tarnishes the images of the clubs as well as sponsors, it also chases would be sponsors away.
6) As an Executive we take all the necessary precautions in ensuring a safe stadium for supporters by assigning relevant organs to take care of security matters before, during and after the match. Where such incidents do happen we believe we must let those with the expertise deal with them without compromising their professionalism.
7) The club would like to assure the soccer loving public that their concerns are being taken seriously and we will be working flat out to make Barbourfields a place to be for the family.
Following the events that took place at Barbourfields Stadium on Sunday 26 September 2010 the Club would like to state the following:
1) The club regrets the incidents of violence that marred an otherwise good game and would like to condemn the violent elements among the soccer loving fraternity and hope that the law will catch up with the culprits.
2) The club would like to thank all the football loving people who came to watch the game against Dynamos Football Club, especially its supporters who thronged Barbourfields Stadium for the first time this season to come and cheer the team. “Siyabonga Highlander omuhle”
3) Whilst the club appreciates that to ‘err is human’ we would like to appeal to those that look after the game to ensure that high standards are maintained so as to starve ammunition to would be hooligans bent on tarnishing the image of the game.
4) The club would like to call upon the football fraternity to be mature when dealing with these issues as instigators and perpetrators of violence must be dealt with in a like manner.
5) Whilst we appreciate that there could be a lot of pressures out there, we would like to appeal to fans to desist from engaging in violent activities as this tarnishes the images of the clubs as well as sponsors, it also chases would be sponsors away.
6) As an Executive we take all the necessary precautions in ensuring a safe stadium for supporters by assigning relevant organs to take care of security matters before, during and after the match. Where such incidents do happen we believe we must let those with the expertise deal with them without compromising their professionalism.
7) The club would like to assure the soccer loving public that their concerns are being taken seriously and we will be working flat out to make Barbourfields a place to be for the family.
8) The Club will be taking measures to address the problems of crowd control and would like to call upon all the stakeholders to come on board for the good of the game.
Once more the club would like to thank its supporters that have heeded the call to come back and support the team, sithi “LINGADINWA LAKUSASA”
By Order of the Executive
Once more the club would like to thank its supporters that have heeded the call to come back and support the team, sithi “LINGADINWA LAKUSASA”
By Order of the Executive
T Ndlela
Executive Chairman
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