Times Of Swaziland: PLAYERS TRAUMATISED BY MEGA’S INJURY – ‘BARNES’

PLAYERS TRAUMATISED BY MEGA’S INJURY – ‘BARNES’
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Lindokuhle Madlopha on 05/10/2024 07:37:00


MBABANE - “We’re still having some players who are disturbed with what
befell one of our players, but we will go out there and play so we can be able
to get the three points.”
These were the words of capital city giants Mbabane Highlanders Assistant Coach
Sifiso ‘Barnes’ Mkhulisi during the MTN Premier League week four pre-match
held yesterday at Sigwaca House. The ‘Bull’ will be playing against Manzini
Sea Birds this afternoon at the Mavuso Sports Centre. “We are coming into this
game fully prepared. I know some of the players are still in shock, but we have
tried to counsel them not to be distressed but focus on the game. This was the
first time seeing an injury of this kind. We are all deeply touched. Although we
have some players who are injured, we will use others for the game,” Mkhulisi
said.
The former national team Sihlangu defender revealed that they are happy to face
Sea Birds after knocking them out during the 8Bet Trade Fair Cup and are eager
to get the maximum points today.Meanwhile, Sea Birds Head Coach Friday Myeni
said the players had been training since Monday and were all ready for the match
against the unpredictable Highlanders side. “The players are motivated to play
against Highlanders. We met in the 8Bet Trade Fair Cup and we learnt a lot from
them.  We have a few errors to improve on. Tactically, we discovered their
strengths and weaknesses,” Myeni said.