Komphela’s take on ‘genius’ Mhango’s debut at Swallows

Moroka Swallows head coach Steve Komphela described Gabadinho Mhango as a ‘genius’ after the striker made his debut for the Dube Birds.

The Malawian forward made a switch from AmaZulu FC to the Dube Birds last week, just ahead of the start of the 2023/24 season.

He got his first run for the side on Wednesday in a DStv Premiership clash against Cape Town City FC. Swallows suffered a 1-0 defeat on the day courtesy of Taahir Goedeman’s second-half strike.

The former Orlando Pirates man was introduced during the second half, and Komphela believes he came on with more fight in attack.

STEVE KOMPHELA’S TAKE ON GABADINHO MHANGO’S DEBUT AT SWALLOWS

“Fighter as usual, beautiful free-kick that forced Darren Keet to a save, those are trademarks of an attacker,” said Komphela.

“The guy smells a goal, wants a goal, looking for spaces and all that. And also the influence he has on the players, competitive spirit. That’s what we want from him.

“And he fights, that’s what we know of Mhango.”

Despite losing his first match at home, Komphela believes there ‘was a lot of positives’ out of the match. He stated it would take patience and some time to get to where they want to be.

‘ONE MATCH WILL NOT MAKE A TEAM’

“Results are always results, but what is important is to see your team grow to a level where you think it can be competitively,” he added.

“And I’m sure you will also testify to that. One match will never make a team, two matches will never make a team. It’s a hell of a process, and it’s a journey that you need to be patient with.

“Because if you don’t understand it, then frustration will creep in, and then you will start not seeing exactly what you’re trying to build towards. There were a lot of positives out of the match.”

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