Happy Sunday all. It’s three days to go before Bafana Bafana match up against Nigeria on Wednesday at the Cape Town Stadium in an Afcon qualifier, and with the squad upbeat after their 3-0 win over Sudan, I expect the conversation leading up to the international to be about coach Shakes Mashaba and the team he selects to face the Super Eagles.
Not getting ahead of ourselves, waiting in anticipation, the Siya crew is in touch with our sources and putting together the Siyagohoza for this week’s edition.
Last week Friday I invited the Soccer Laduma Supporters Club members to put forward their requests on what they want to read about this week.
WWWWWWWWW posted, “Please find out if Orlando Pirates Football Club does have a board of members/directors and if so, let us know who sits on it. Thanking you kindly in advance, Sir.”
While it’s a known fact that Irvin Khoza calls the shots at the Parktown-based club, I will get the crew to investigate and report back on the club’s hierarchy.
kuphumla_stemele posted, “Who is going to take the reigns @Chippa Utd? Plz Sir don’t tell me Mich d'Avray is gonna take as a Caretaker coach.”
Roger Sikhakhane is acting as the care taker coach, while d’Avray has taken up the role of technical director. We are monitoring the coaching situation closely, and will keep you updated.
mokoennj posted, “Mr Patrice Motsepe suggested to abolish the clause on the contract of loaned out players, that prevent them from playing against them. 1. Did the meeting took place between Mr Motsepe and his committee? 2. If yes, what was the outcome? 3. How does Sundowns management feel at the end of the season when they win the league knowing very well that they weakened other teams by not allowing the loaned out players to play against them? 4. I would like to know how the other 15 PSL teams feel about this clause more especially the teams that can't afford.”
We have been looking into this for some time and we will continue to monitor it. Sundowns have been very quiet on their policy, following all the criticism.
Guys and girls, enjoy the rest of your weekend. I will chat to you all on Monday.
Cheers, Eddie
