Makhaye: It Should Have Happened Sooner

By Malose Wa Ga Lamola 

Former Durban Ladies mentor, Siphephelo Makhaye, speaking to the SABC in a Hollywoodbets Super League post match interview. 

After five years, Siphephelo Makhaye, the former Durban City Ladies side mentor, departed the team. 

After finishing second from the bottom in the Hollywoodbets Super League, they were demoted to the second division. Makhaye claims that he won't lose interest in the beautiful game after partying ways with the Sasol league outfit. 

"I believe it should have happened a little sooner, but it took some time due to my passion for the team and the players. I will always be appreciative of the club for the chance and the platform they provided. Sadly, this is how it ended. I allowed myself five years to work on this project to see where the team and I could go, but sadly, it ended this way, so I felt like it crumbled in the end. I have no regrets since I know I gave it everything I had. The football gods picked us because bad things happen to everyone; if it wasn't us, it would have been someone else." Makhaye emphasized. 



Under Makhaye's guidance, Khwezi Khoza has been incredible to witness. At the end-of-season awards presentation, Khoza was voted the best young player. According to Makhanye, Khoza's teammates were motivated by the honor, which meant a lot to the team. 

"Even though she still has some work to do because she is still a child, she should be happy of herself because it is a player's effort that you can only defend against because the most of it is pure. If someone close to you succeeds in doing so, it indicates that anyone who truly desires it can go and obtain it." Makhaye told ShakingInk 

Banyana Banyana will compete against Tanzania, Burkina Faso, and Ivory Coast in Group B of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations. Makhaye is adamant that the Dr Desiree Ellis charges will win the group and advance to the next round of the competition.

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"We are the favorites in our group, and I thought the draw was really interesting, but that doesn't imply it will be simple. For every three points, we will have to put in more effort, but our experience will help us reach the top. We also need good fortune. We hope the best for our players and coaches." Said Makhaye. 

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