Former PSL player appointed as coach of African Stars
The retired midfielder Mendu (43), who previously played for Moroka Swallows, Kaizer Chiefs, Mamelodi Sundowns, Amazulu and Jomo Cosmos, says his goal is to see the team playing in the GladAfrica Championship.
Tsakane – Former professional soccer player Jabulani Mendu was appointed on October 5 as the new coach of the Tsakane-based soccer team African Stars.
The team is currently playing in the ABC Motsepe League Division.
The retired midfielder Mendu (43), who previously played for Moroka Swallows, Kaizer Chiefs, Mamelodi Sundowns, Amazulu and Jomo Cosmos, says his goal is to see the team playing in the GladAfrica Championship.
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“I was approached because the chairperson knows I am highly competitive and as a team they are ready for a new challenge.
“This is one of the oldest teams from Ekurhuleni to be in the ABC Mostepe League.
“Our focus and goal is to play in the GladAfrica Championship,” says Mendu.
He explains that the success of the team will be a true reflection of the community they come from.
“For now we are at the implementation stage. Therefore we all need to adapt to the change and adjust.
“But with the community behind us I believe we can make things happen.
“As it stands the team doesn’t have any sponsors, which is one of the challenges we are facing at the moment.”
The team is currently sitting at position six in the league after playing eight games.
Team manager Makhosini Mathebula says the change has been well received by players.
“The team is responding very well to the change and there is a shift in terms of energy amongst players.
“We have been unlucky with goals, but we are working on it.”
Mendu adds that he will be bringing competitiveness, teamwork and confidence to the team, and he wants to motivate the young talents to dream beyond their current situation.
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“Change is not always welcomed, but I am not here to be liked.
“I want the players to bring their level best, be committed and learn to work as a team.
“I want them to be strong individuals, learn to contribute individually and bring positive change to the team,” says Mendu.
Since his appointment the team has played five games, winning two, drawing two and losing one.
On Saturday they will be playing an away game in Dube section in Soweto at the Nike Sports Centre at 3pm.
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