Chippa United head coach Thabo September has welcomed the return of Morgan Mammila to the club, saying he is a good group manager.
The club has not officially announced Mammila’s return but the flamboyant former Baroka coach made an appearance on the Chilli Boys’ bench during their 4-1 win against Magesi at the Seshego Stadium in Polokwane on Wednesday.
Mammila said he would be assuming the technical director role at the club, a position he occupied before his last stint with the Gqeberha side.
“We were coming to fetch him here in Polokwane because he is from this side, so the plan was arranged before that,” September said.
“He couldn’t sit on the bench against Polokwane City, but we were always communicating about how he could help us and we are happy he has come back to give his advice.
“He is going to play a big role, especially on the technical side, and of course off the field he is a good group manager.
“I think he helps us in terms of managing the team to get us into good fluidity, so it is good to have him back.”
September also applauded his troops for their performance against Magesi on Wednesday.
He said the win would be a good motivational boost going into their league fixture against TS Galaxy at the Mbombela Stadium on Saturday (8pm).
A brace from Sinoxolo Kwayiba and goals from Craig Martin and Seun Ndlovu saw Chippa United beat struggling Magesi 4-1 in a resumed Betway Premiership fixture.
The match had to be suspended by the match commissioner on Tuesday night with just 15 minutes remaining until halftime due to floodlight failure.
At the time, the score was 1-1 with Kwayiba and Mcedi Vandala having scored for their respective sides.
Both teams agreed to resume the match at midday on Wednesday.
“Good mentality to stop the game halfway of the first half and then come back with this attitude and performance. I think we have good characters in the camp,” September said.
“I think overall if I mix last night’s game and today’s game, it was a good performance overall from the team, good management in moments, and it was good to see us scoring so many goals in one game.
“It’s good to have Kwayiba coming out because when we started the season he didn’t get these goals as normally as he used to.
“So now they are coming and it’s good confidence.
“Ndlovu, he played right-back today.
“He is a centreback and we knew on set pieces Magesi were dangerous so we brought him to help us with that and he was dangerous.
“It is good when a play comes to fruition, but overall I am happy with all the players.
“To see Kwayiba coming up with goals is good for the national team and for us too.”
This weekend’s other fixtures:
Friday (7.30pm): Stellenbosch vs Kaizer Chiefs, AmaZulu vs Gallants.
Saturday (3.30pm): Mamelodi Sundowns vs Orlando Pirates, Magesi vs Cape Town City, (8pm) Richards Bay vs Polokwane City.
Sunday (3.30pm): Sekhukhune United vs SuperSport United.
The Herald
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