Komphela reveals his new Sundowns motivation
In case you've been hiding under your bed with no phone, Steve Komphela has rejoined Mamelodi Sundowns as Manqoba Mngqithi's assistant.
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Mamelodi Sundowns surprised us all by releasing Rulani Mokwena before recalling Steve Komphela.
STEVE KOMPHELA ON HIS RETURN TO MAMELODI SUNDOWNS
Speaking to the media in the past week, Komphela, who will be Mngqithi’s first assistant, revealed that his return is inspired by the desire to retain a winning culture.
“I’ve been here before and lost one match and you could feel that we could play and not get the result we wanted but that’s beautiful pressure. Instead of calling it pressure, call in the pleasure of the demand of always being on top,” Komphela said as quoted by the Citizen.
“It is not only Sundowns supporters and I must confess that the board at this club is unbelievably uncompromising when it comes to delivery and we have to deliver. But again, that is the beauty that the bar has to be so high that whoever has to reach it has to really stretch and understand that it’s not easy to reach and touch that bar,” the Kroonstad-born coach added.
WHY RULANI MOKWENA CHOSE WYDAD CASABLANCA
Former Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena has given a special reason for choosing Wydad Casablanca in Morocco.
Following his shock exit from Kabo Yellow, the 37-year-old coach was duly in high demand across Mzansi and the continent. According to the Soweto-born coach, his next destination was inspired by a determination to avoid Sundowns.
“It was a good offer from Richards Bay but I just couldn’t stay in South Africa and go up against Sundowns as a coach,” Mokwena told Andile Ncube on SportsNightAmplified, as per iDiski Times.
“One of the reasons actually why I left South Africa and knowing that Wydad is not in the Champions League, too, I wasn’t looking forward to play Sundowns.
“Not because of the team and things but because of emotional connotation and it would’ve been very difficult for me to be on the opposite bench and see some of the players.
“One of the big motivations for me was to try and leave the country, because the bond that I have with some of these players would’ve made it very, very difficult for me to be on the opposite side.
“I’d probably have to ask the doctor to give me a sick note for this match,” Mokwena concluded.
SEKHUKHUNE STAR TO MAMELODI SUNDOWNS
African Football League and DStv Premiership holders Mamelodi Sundowns are expected to announce a new left-back.
According to FARPost, Babina Noko’s 19-year-old left-back Asekho Tiwani has impressed Sundowns after playing 16 games last season.
“According to sources close to the negotiations, personal terms with the player are being discussed, and the two clubs are finalising the transfer details. The deal is expected to be completed in the coming days, ahead of the new season,” FARPost reported.