AmaZulu FC Coach Arthur Zwane on Sphesihle Maduna's Impact
AmaZulu FC coach Arthur Zwane is delighted with the return of Sphesihle Maduna, believing the midfielder can provide a major boost to his side. Maduna was unveiled by AmaZulu FC this week after joining on a free transfer from TS Galaxy ahead of the new season.
The 29-year-old is returning to AmaZulu FC for a second stint, having previously spent six seasons with the club's first team before leaving for Cape Town Spurs. Zwane believes Maduna's qualities will strengthen the midfield, particularly when it comes to winning the ball back and quickly transitioning from defence to attack.
"Firstly, quality that we lack a little bit, trust me if he was fit and available for the game today [against Orlando Pirates], he was gonna make a difference, especially in the midfield, with those turnovers," said Zwane. "If Pule [Ekstein] was available, I think, still, he was gonna [make difference]. What I'm saying is, if I take out [Mlondi] Mbanjwa and then I bring in Pule or I start with Pule and then Mbanjwa…Mbanjwa last season scored a lot of goals from the bench. You get what I mean? So, we balanced it.
"So, now, we've lost Thapelo [Matlhoko], we've lost Pule. Thapelo, Pule. [Moses] Shuma joined us when we were, like, two weeks left into preseason. So, he's still, he's far behind. You get what I mean? Just like Pule, who missed out, nearly, all the preseason in terms of preparation. So, Pule and Shuma, they're not ready. They're not gonna be ready anytime soon."
What happened?
AmaZulu FC coach Arthur Zwane is delighted with the return of Sphesihle Maduna, who joined the team on a free transfer from TS Galaxy ahead of the new season.
Why it matters for AmaZulu FC
Maduna's return will provide a major boost to the team's midfield, particularly in terms of winning the ball back and quickly transitioning from defence to attack.
What comes next?
AmaZulu FC will look to build on the momentum gained from Maduna's return, with the team currently sitting 4th in the Premier Soccer League with 4 points from 2 games, 1 win, and 1 draw, and a goal difference of +1. They are 2 points behind leaders Kaizer Chiefs in the title race.
