What it means for Mulaudzi to win first trophy as youth coach

Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies frontwoman Rhoda Mulaudzi has revealed what it means to win her first trophy as a Banyana Ba Style youth coach. 

This comes after Masandawana’s youth development sides [boys and girls] won the inaugural edition of the Volkswagen [VW] Vaya Cup soccer tournament most recently.

Mulaudzi is currently the coach for Sundowns U16 girls, working alongside her teammates Andisiwe Mgcoyi and Andile Dlamini. 

The Banyana Banyana international couldn’t hide her jubilation after her side clinched the Vaya Cup tournament.

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“To win a trophy as a player means so much, but to do it as a coach is simply unbelievable,” Mulaudzi told Sundowns’ media department. 

The former FC Dinamo Minsk striker went on to express her gratitude to the parents of the kids and the club chairman for their undying support. 

“Special thanks to the parents for creating time for their young ones to develop their careers with Mamelodi Sundowns.

“I also commend the sponsors of this tournament for a job well done as well as the club chairman, the management, the technical team and the entire Yellow Nation family for the immense support to participate in this tournament,” she added. 

“I also salute my fellow coaches [Andisiwe and Andile] for their professionalism as well as our teammates who came to cheer us up. Congratulations also to the U13 boys.”

In the just-ended Hollywoodbets Super League campaign, Mulaudzi managed to score eight goals.

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Meanwhile, Downs Ladies coaches Jerry Tshabalala and Agnes Nkosi also praised the good job done by their senior players Mgcoyi, Mulaudzi and Dlamini.

“I salute the fast-rising coaches who developed good chemistry with the youngsters during the games. Their positivity rubbed off on the players and the result is clear for everyone to see,” said Tshabalala. 

“Overall, I am very happy with the organisation of this tournament and I hope that more opportunities are created for our youngsters and vibrant coaches.”

Coach Nkosi, on the other hand, says the tournament was a “perfect initiative” to promote grassroots football in the country.  

‘Madala’, as she is popularly known within the football cycles, went on to state that the future of Sundowns’ women’s football team is in good hands and the “future looks bright.” 

“Based on what I saw throughout the tournament, I must say that the future of women’s football at Mamelodi Sundowns and South Africa is bright thanks to the quality of young players on display,” she explained. 

“Coach Jerry and I had the privilege of scouting several talented stars who we strongly believe will grab the headlines in a few years.

“Congratulations to the girls’ and the boys’ teams for continuing the winning tradition at Mamelodi Sundowns.”

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