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Coach praises ‘talented’ Andile Mpisane
Football fans are convinced that Royal AM coach John Maduka has been paid to sing the praises of chairman Andile Mpisane, days after his disastrous performance over the weekend.
This, after Maduka suggested that the soccer boss had the “potential” to play in the first team.
Last weekend, Andile made headlines after he threw a “tantrum” after being substituted in a Royal AM Reserves DStv Diski Challenge match against AmaZulu. The 21-year-old was also criticised over his physical appearance, with fans branding him “overweight.”
ALSO READ: Royal AM: Andile Mpisane throws ‘tantrum’ after substitution [watch]
ROYAL AM COACH PRAISES ANDILE MPISANE
Speaking in a press conference in Umhlanga, Durban, the Royal AM coach claimed that he was, in fact, impressed with Andile Mpisane.
“He’s still a young and talented player,” John Maduka said.
He added: “He’s got the potential; you can’t run away from that. For us to be where we are, we started somewhere. So we give opportunities to everyone who raises their hands and says, ‘I can do that.’
“I strongly believe that he’s one of the players that have the potential, and he’s talented.”
ALSO READ: ‘Thunder thighs’: Fans tell Andile to lose weight
Maduka also hinted that Andile had a good chance of playing with the first-team division.
He added: “We chose a team on merit; whoever does well at training will play”.
ALSO READ: Preparing for the pitch? Andile Mpisane posts workout video [watch]
TWEEPS ARE NOT CONVINCED
On social media, many football fans were amazed at comments about Andile Mpisane’s aspiring professional career.
Many reacted with a series of memes of why they believed the coach was inclined to defend his employer.
“Potential and Talented “
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TSHEPHO.
MK (@tshepo_makoko) February 8, 2023
potential to become a top player. pic.twitter.com/oT6u8dVYgg
— Self Appointed Spokesperson for Sowetans (@PasekaTsoaela) February 8, 2023
This sounds like singing for supper to me pic.twitter.com/Nc9eIgKUy5
— Noks
Ntom’bomvu (@MoloiNoks) February 8, 2023
I would also say anything to secure a bag
— Tau (@Tau_Lenyora) February 8, 2023
Say good things or you’ll lose your job pic.twitter.com/Zgf0BctvZQ
— Scelo Kingscelo (@kingscelo_05) February 8, 2023