Sandile Zungu responds to rumours of ‘under pressure’ Brandon Truter

AmaZulu chairperson Sandile Zungu has responded to reports suggesting that the club's coach Brandon Truter is on his way out.

Sep 28, 2022 - 20:37
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Sandile Zungu responds to rumours of ‘under pressure’ Brandon Truter

AmaZulu chairperson Sandile Zungu has responded to reports suggesting that the club’s coach Brandon Truter will be on his way out if he fails to triumph against Kaizer Chiefs in the two-legged MTN8 semi-final.

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These speculations emerged following Usuthu’s two defeats in a row in the DStv Premiership before the FIFA international break.

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AmaZulu have won four of nine matches they have played across all competitions this season, losing three and drawing two.

Zungu, who’s well-known for his high ambitions in the game has dismissed the rumours saying the management has a good working relationship with the “advisable” Truter.

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‘IT’S NONSENSE’ – ZUNGU ON RUMOURED ‘UNDER PRESSURE’ TRUTER

“There is nothing like that. Actually, it’s nonsense and there’s no truth in it,” Zungu said as per Daily Sun.

“We work very well with Truter and I like the fact that he is advisable. We’re going forward now not backward, and we truly believe in our coach.

“We just don’t fire a coach because of one or two bad results. We give him a chance.

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“There are no divisions in our team, and I’m happy with the players we have. If you can recall we didn’t even worry about the closing of the [transfer] window on Thursday, because I believe our team is very strong.

“We do get worried when players get injured, but that happens to all teams and we need to get our way of playing right, but I think we are on the right track. We played very well against [Mamelodi] Sundowns, and we could have won the game.”

AmaZulu president and coach. Sandile Zungu and Brandon Truter – Photo: Facebook – Banele Hlakanyana News2002

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Usuthu are bracing themselves for an away clash in the MTN8 semi-final first leg against Amakhosi who are hoping to end their long trophy drought by winning the competition.

The match will take place at the FNB Stadium on Sunday, 2 October with kick-off at 15:30.

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