Times Of Swaziland: SEA BIRDS UNVEIL MPENDULO NGWENYA AS NEW COACH

SEA BIRDS UNVEIL MPENDULO NGWENYA AS NEW COACH
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BY ASHMOND NZIMA on 12/03/2014 04:58:00


MBABANE – Former Manzini Sundowns mentor Mpendulo Ngwenya is the new coach at
struggling Premier League side, Sea Birds.
Contrary to a report from one of the local publications which reported that
Jerry ‘Mbazo’ Gamedze beat Ngwenya to the post, the latter was unveiled by
the directors to the players at Zakhele Sports Ground in Manzini yesterday. An
excited Sea Birds’ Premier League of Swaziland (PLS) Board of Governors
representative, Sicelo Mkhonta, confirmed the latest developments yesterday,
saying they were hoping to keep the youthful coach for a long period.
“At Sea Birds, we don’t hire coaches but we groom them to be part of the
management structure. We’re happy to have a coach of Ngwenya’s calibre and
the players have welcomed him with warm hands,” he said.
Ngwenya said he was up to the task at hand, thanking Sea Birds for showing
serious interest. “A lot of teams were after my services but I chose Sea Birds
because of their structure. I don’t like to keep on changing teams, so such a
set-up is perfect,” he said.
“I’m fully aware that Sea Birds are not doing well at the moment but we’ll
work as a team to change the situation. They have a mixture of young and
experienced players, so I’m sure we’ll make things work as I’m also
passionate about development.”
The coach shot to fame while assistant coach at giants, Mbabane Swallows, about
two seasons ago. He also had a short stint with National First Division side,
Red Lions. He recently led the national Under-20 side. He will be assisted by
Siyabonga Bhembe who was recently roped in. Sea Birds are on the 10th spot on
the MTN Premier League standings with only16 points in 17 games.