Humble Zwane shares Betway award with players, fans and staff
Arthur Zwane has won his first Betway Premiership Coach of the Month award, and the AmaZulu coach has refused to take the glory for himself.
The Usuthu coach was confirmed on Monday as the winner for September and October. The award came just a day after AmaZulu’s disappointing 2-1 defeat in the Carling Knockout Cup on Sunday. Zwane, known for his humility, responded by sharing the credit.
“Obviously I wouldn’t do this job alone,” Zwane said. “Credit goes to the players, the entire technical team and the club as well for giving us the support to be able to give our best.”
He also thanked the club’s media department and the fans who have been packing the stadiums.
“I thank the media department as well… We really appreciate you and the support of our fans as well,” he added.
“It would not be possible if the supporters were not coming in numbers to our games in order for us to have a positive way of getting results.
“They have become our 12th men, especially at home. We thank them and everyone who has been behind us as a club, as AmaZulu. Thanks to Betway Premiership and the other coaches who were nominated for pushing us to be our best.”
The award recognises a run in which Zwane led AmaZulu to five wins and third place in the Betway Premiership. He beat Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou and Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso to it.
The cup exit on Sunday ends AmaZulu’s hopes in that competition, but the league remains the focus.