Why Dhlakama couldn’t resist the Leopards challenge

Black Leopards coach Rodwell Dhlakama says there was nothing more to achieve in his native country hence he took the new challenge.

Dhlakama is the new mentor at Lidoda Duvha taking over from Joel Masutha who remains suspended by the club.

The former Zimbabwe national Under 17 and 20 coach is tasked with ensuring that Leopards compete for promotion back into the DStv Premiership.

Speaking to FARPost, the 48-year-old former Zimbabwe coach of the Year says he is ready and up for the task.

“I felt duty bound and compelled that I should come here because in Zimbabwe there is nothing more to achieve because I have won the league and some cups. I have coached the national team so this is a new challenge.

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“For me, South Africa has the biggest sponsorship in terms of football and it is good for me to advertise my name to try and coach on the PSL and this is an opportunity for me to get this team back to the PSL.”

For me, this is a step forward given the profile of the league. Taking a team which is at the bottom of the log and trying to improve its status is a big challenge. So that’s where I will be recognized on whether I am a good coach or not.”

I want to make sure that the team makes a huge statement in the league. Where they are sitting now they are not at the right place so I am trying to make sure that I remove this team and take them to their rightful position.”

Dhlakama will have to wait a bit longer to sit on the bench as the club is still processing his work permit.

Meanwhile, the club is yet to finalize the pending issue with coach Joel Masutha. Masutha is still a member of the team but is barred from participating in all club activities until the finalization of his suspension.