Mabena: We Need More Teams In The Champions League
By Malose Wa Ga Lamola Coach Unathi Mabena taking JVW Football For Girls players, Gabriela Salgado and Robyn Moodaly, through their paces. (Photo Cred: JVW Website) Former defender and assistant coach Unathi Mabena bids adieu to JVW Football For Girls as she takes a break from the game and enjoys her time off. Mabena, who is lovingly referred to as "Nutty" in football circles, made the decision to put football on hold. ShakingInk.tv caught up with Mabena to discuss her decision to leave out of football, South Africa having two teams in the Women's CAF Champions League, working with coach Mitch Stevens, and the adjustment from playing football to sitting on the bench. Mabena highlights how challenging it is to balance coaching football with a nine-to-five job. Despite the advancements in women's football throughout the years, coaches and players still need to find other sources of income. While acknowledging the advancements, Mabena insists that much more work ha...