Kaizer Chiefs head coach Giovanni Solinas revealed that new signing Lebogang Manyama is roughly two weeks away from being fit enough to join the action for the Soweto giants, writes DEAN WORKMAN.
The Glamour Boys played to an entertaining 2-2 draw against SuperSport United in their MTN8 semi-final first leg clash at the Lucas ‘Masterpieces’ Moripe Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
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Chiefs produced a sloppy showing in the first half, as they threw away an early lead to trail 2-1 at the break courtesy of a Bradley Grobler double.
Amakhosi, however, hit back one minute into the second half and went on to produce a vastly improved performance where their front line began to show signs of finally clicking into gear after a slow start to the season.
After the match, Solinas was asked about the arrival of Manyama who will bolster an already talented forward line of Leonardo Castro, Khama Billiat and Siphelele Ntshangase.
‘I want to play attacking football. For me we are Kaizer Chiefs and we have to win games and trophies. I know only one manner [way] to win trophies and games and that’s by scoring more than the opponent.
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‘Lebo is our big player. The player has started a special programme to improve his fitness. I think it is for a minimum of two weeks.
‘When Lebo is fit, I think this player could help to score goals to help us win games,’ added the Italian.
‘I am very happy that Lebo has come to us.
‘So, we are waiting for Lebo to improve his fitness and I’m sure when he is fit we have another option in the attackers,’ concluded Solinas.
