Comitis asks Manyama and Ngoma to stay put and wait for overseas move
Cape Town City boss John Comitis has reiterated that his star players, Lebogang Manyama and Aubrey Ngoma, are not for sale.
Aubrey Ngoma of Cape Town City celebrates with Lebogang Manyama after scoring a goal during the Telkom Knockout Final match between SuperSport United and Cape Town City FC at Peter Mokaba Stadium. on December 10, 2016 in Polokwane, South Africa. (Photo by Philip Maeta/Gallo Images)
This comes after a number of Gauteng teams showed interest in the duo following a stunning season with the Absa Premiership’s new club.
Comitis says he would like to keep all the players in his squad, and will only sell the players to a team overseas.
“My intention is to keep the entire squad together as far as possible,” said Comitis.
“We live in a business environment and we understand that, but there is no intention of me offloading any players. If there is an offer from Europe, only because it gives a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to the player, then I will consider it,” he insisted.
“I’m not looking at strengthening another team but my own.”
The Citizens’ boss had a heart-to-heart with Manyama who Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane has publicly shown an interest in.
“Quite simple, I’ve said to Lebo that: ‘I’m certainly trying to find you a good club overseas, because you deserve the break.’ It’s got to be a realistic offer. Failing that he is still young, 26, and he’s able to give me another good year and still go overseas,” Comitis added.
