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| Oupa Ace Manyisa |
The
27 year old Orlando Pirates captain was last seen in action on
September last year and has been included in the starting eleven
voted by fans as per the norm of the now Carling Black Label
Champions Cup.
Logically, it will appear as a rushed decision by
fans but for those who know the history of the cup, it's nurture,
taste and politics will definitely want him in.
Despite
his flair ,his match intelligence is what profiles him amongst the
greatest.
"This shows that I have been working hard,and the
supporters can also see that this person has been working for
us for a while now so we have to bring him in" Ace said, he also
emphasised on the mental strength needed for a Player of his calibre,
"as a human being you have to close your ears,open your eyes and
work" concluded Manyisa who is reportedly being idolised by even
Sundowns faithfuls including the coach himself.
Concerning the
question whether the new coach Mushin Ertugral ,will rope in a new captain or
continue with status quo,the Thursday press conference clarified this
matter as the coach himself named Manyisa as the standing skipper
alongside Happy 'Megents' Jele and Thabo ' Matlaba .
The
enterprising crafty midfielder who once formed a deadly combination
with Andile Jali only missed 15 out of 200 official games played by
The Ghosts. He comes with hope and given the new signings by
the club that included the overhaul of the technical bench fans must
expect fireworks.
Meanwhile
the neighbouring eloquent Chiefs coach Steve Kompela has been
reportedly declared Chiefs away. He emphasised on psychological
preparedness. The philosophic coach went on to give a
lecture at Amakhosi village whereby he was literary seen
writing on board and said the name Kaizer Chiefs is not just a name
but an acronym with each letter standing for something.
He said
Chiefs will be proactive and Bucs defense will be kept on their
toes,from center forward right through the spin of the anchorman to
the goalkeeper. He said he is not afraid to go out all guns blazing
"the biggest fear with human beings is to be scared to lose a
job,listen,the joy of people is much more important than me losing my
job" said 'Mr English'.
Fans
must wait and see the outcome of what seems to be the contest of
midfield and tacticians that will give a glimpse of what the new
season has brought. Remember Ndorofire is in the starting X1 for
khune and katsande is as raw and rough like yesteryear in the
midfield ,Manyisa is as silky as he was when he played against
Iniesta, Mhlongo brought in sticky gloves,Khune has extended his
Route One tactics, the substitutes will be waiting and the
substitution time will give a new twist . Fans are encouraged to go
and enjoy the games,its theirs!
By:
Future Moyo