AmaZulu deny interest in former Chippa coach Mapeza
Mapeza is currently without a job after walking out on Chippa last month to prematurely end his successful five-month stint at the club.
Norman Mapeza (R) arrives for the African Nations Cup Qualifying match between Zimbabwe and Liberia played at the National Sports Stadium in Harare. EPA/AARON UFUMELI
AmaZulu have denied reports that they are in contact with former Chippa United coach Norman Mapeza.
General manager Lunga Sokhela said no contact or interest had been shown by the club to Mapeza.
“At this time it’s unfortunate that some members of the media are continuing to create false stories.
“We have never discussed anything with Mapeza and that is the bottom line,” said Sokhela in a statement.
Mapeza is currently without a job after walking out on Chippa last month to prematurely end his successful five-month stint at the club.
He left Chippa 11th on the Premiership standings, five points off the drop zone.
Mapeza’s manager Gibson Mahachi had reportedly confirmed to Standard Sport that they were currently weighing several offers including one from AmaZulu.
“So far, nothing has materialised for a new deal for the coach. AmaZulu have, of course, made an inquiry together with several other foreign clubs which I’ll not reveal by their names at this stage.
“But for the moment, Mapeza is resting until a better offer comes and in the meantime, we are open and listening to offers coming our way.
“There is no need for us to rush. When the right offer comes, we will embrace it but for the moment we are waiting and looking forward to it,” Mahachi is quoted as saying.
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AmaZulu, who are second from bottom on the log with 23 points after 24 games, are currently without a head coach after sending their coach Jozef Vukusic on special leave until further notice before the suspension of the Absa Premiership.
Meanwhile, AmaZulu striker Lehlohonolo Majoro is said to have resolved his issues with the club and will resume training with the rest of the squad when full training resumes after the coronavirus lockdown.
Majoro, with four other players, were asked to undergo special training with the medical team, but the other four later resumed training with the rest of the squad except for Majoro.
Word is that the five players had issues with Vukusic hence they resumed training after the Slovakian mentor was placed on special leave. AmaZulu, however, disputed these allegations.
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