Kekana: The President Encouraged Us

14 October 2012

Mamelodi Sundowns have suffered their worst start to a season since the formation of the PSL in 1996, losing five league games in their opening seven fixtures, while racking up only four points.

The Chloorkop-based outfit’s last outing saw them on the losing end of a 1-0 scoreline after Platinum stars defeated them at the Lucas Moripe Stadium. The club president, Patrice Motsepe, watched the game from the stands and spoke to the coach, the technical team and the players about the situation, after the game.

Sundowns midfielder, Hlompho Kekana, explained that the president encouraged the squad and urged them to not lose hope. Motsepe said the situation was temporary and that it would come to an end.

“He was very frank and open with us. He told us that he understands that the situation was bad for everyone in the team but the most important part is that he encouraged us to keep on working hard and turn the situation around. 

“He told us he believes in the coach, the technical team and the players and that the situation is temporary which means we can change it.

“It was encouraging to see the president give us words of encouragement. Now we have to work hard and turn things around starting with the Telkom Knockout game next week," Kekana said. 

Downs face University of Pretoria in the first round of the Telkom Knockout, in a home game at Loftus Stadium on October 23.