Sekhukhune United Overview

The Soweto giants’ new era under the bright lights of the MTN8 got off to a rocky start, both on the pitch and in the court of public opinion. Following a disappointing 1-0 quarter-final defeat to Golden Arrows, the spotlight has fallen heavily on several Amakhosi individuals, with the early-season setback already raising questions around the team’s progress.

Usuthu head coach pulled no punches after watching his side crash out of the Wafa Wafa tournament in a breathtaking 4-3 loss against Babina Noko. While the Durban-based outfit showed plenty of fight to drag the contest into extra time, the Kaizer Chiefs legend was left seething at a defensive horror show he branded the worst he has ever witnessed from his squad.

The French tactician has offered a protective assessment of his squad following their disappointing exit from the MTN8 at the hands of Golden Arrows. The Amakhosi coach refused to lay blame at the feet of individuals after a narrow 1-0 defeat saw their cup ambitions ended at the first hurdle.

Amakhosi returned to the MTN8 Cup competition after missing out for two seasons, but their comeback ended in disappointment as they were knocked out by Abafana Bes'thende. The Soweto giants were left to rue their missed opportunities in the final third, with their lack of cutting edge ultimately costing them dearly and ruling them out of the Wafa Wafa and leaving them without a domestic cup competition to compete for at this stage of the season.