Menzi Magubane
AmaZulu coach Benni McCarthy has congratulated his players for their never say die attitude that has seen them pile up the pressure on the leading pack in the DStv Premiership.
Usuthu’s 2-0 victory over Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila saw them cement their top eight spot.
“Players have worked hard at training and it’s nice to see them getting positive results. I congratulate them for that. These points take us to within touching distance of the leading pack,” said MacCarthy.
Like all the teams in the DStv Premiership, Usuthu will take a rest this weekend. The break will see national teams battle to try and qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon.
McCarthy wasn’t happy with the break.
“The break will disrupt us. We wanted to keep playing and get the points,” he said.
Usuthu’s recent form sees them in fifth place on the log, well on course for a top eight finish.
The defeat has not helped Tshakhuma at all. They are second from bottom just two points ahead of Black Leopards who are rooted at the bottom.
AmaZulu’s win over Tshakhuma eased the pressure on their distant neighbours Maritzburg United.
The Team of Choice were third from bottom and Tshakhuma was breathing down their necks before the AmaZulu match. United also helped themselves by beating TS Galaxy at the weekend.
United will go to the FIFA break with a smile knowing they could avoid relegation.
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