SEA BIRDS BEMOAN ‘CHOCCO’ RETIREMENT

MBABANE – “We are aggrieved; we still needed him.”

That was the reaction of Manzini Sea Birds on the retirement of their experienced star and newly-installed Mahlalini Chief Colani ‘Chocco’ Sibandze. Sibandze’s football career has come to an end just after close to 15 years of playing elite football. His football retirement comes after he was ordained Mahlalini chief last Wednesday by Their Majesties, who stated that the new role involved quitting football. The former ‘Bull’ star was even not part of the Sea Birds squad that thrashed Tambuti 4-2 this past Saturday.

Sea Birds Public Relations Officer (PRO) Thami Cebe has congratulated the player on behalf of the team. “We wish him all the best as he executes his duties. We still needed him especially for this Sunday’s games (MoMo Cup play-offs) due to his experience. He has demonstrated leadership skills while with the team, was full of respect and a disciplined player who never picked even cards during games,” Cebe said.

Signings

Cebe was further optimistic that some of the quality players they had would step up and fill the void left by the chief. He added that they had  some surprise signings they would announce soon as the first window period would close on Friday. He then encouraged fans to fill up Mavuso Sports Centre on Sunday during the MoMo Cup play-offs where they will tie up against Denver Sundowns. “I promise you that we will be playing in the last four of the tournament. We will win the two games on Sunday and we don’t fear either Highlanders or Wanderers. They know us, ask them, our fans must continue voting for fixtures,” said Cebe.

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