We are ready for Mozambique – ‘Madze’

SOCCER – NATIONAL Under 20 squad’s head-coach Harries ‘Madze’ Bulunga has warned that their opening Metropolitan COSAFA Under 20 tournament’s group match against Mozambique would be the toughest today.
Interviewed on the eve of this important match, Bulunga observed that after watching the Mozambicans in action against Madagascar on Monday, he noted some very strong points in their style of play.
“They are definitely not an average team and we need not fool ourselves about that. As far as I can see, this is definitely going to be one of the toughest matches for us and we need to be well prepared for that battle.
“Even Madagascar is also very good technically and we dismiss their next game against them as a walkover,” he warned.
The Umbelebele Cosmos’ mentor, however, sounded confident that his charges would not fail him and the Swazi nation against the Mozambicans.
“I can safely say we are ready for the game. We have done everything to ensure that our players are physically and psychologically ready for the game. They are now ready to play the game,” he said.
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Bulunga also emphasised on the importance of emotional support, urging all Swazis to travel to Johannesburg and rally behind the local boys.
“Countries like Zambia have a lot of supporters in South Africa and this motivates even their players in the field of play. I’m sure it would really motivate our players to see some Swazis in the crowd, supporting them,” he appealed.
Captain Ncamiso ‘Mbhonyo’ Dlamini, who is Umbelebele Cosmos’ goalkeeper, also assured that they have done their homework after two consecutive defeats against South Africa and Botswana.
“We made a lot of mistakes in those games but we have worked on them and are ready to win against Mozambique. We have been warned by the coaches not to be complacent after what happened against Botswana and I can safely say we are focused on the game now,” he said.

Source:observer.org.sz/