Menzo pins his faith on Prince
Ajax Cape Town head coach Stanley Menzo is confident Prince Nxumalo can lead the Urban Warriors attack against Mamelodi Sundowns.
Prince Nxumalo of Ajax Cape Town. (Photo by Luke Walker/Gallo Images)
The club’s regular striker, Nathan Paulse, cannot take part in this match due to suspension, which will see Nxumalo play the full 90 minutes against Sundowns.
“With Nathan suspended, yes Aubrey could be a back up to Prince, but there are other options,” said Menzo. “Yes, he [Funga] is not a true number 9, but he can also slot in as a false 9, or we can play two in attack…
“But, yes, hopefully Prince can play the 90 minutes if he doesn’t have to run too much after the ball, if not, we have to find another solution for that.
“I think for the team, when we have a particular weapon that is dangerous to the opponent, it means they have to concentrate on that part – but again a striker that can score 13/14 goals in a season like Prince did last season … it is so important for a team, every two or three chances is a goal.
“That is why every team is looking for a good striker,” Menzo concluded.
