Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Sipho Mbule joined Sekhukhune United on loan for the season. Here’s an update from his new mentor.
MAMELODI SUNDOWNS SEND SIPHO MBULE ON LOAN
After 51 appearances in two years since his move from SuperSport United, the 26-year-old from Bethlehem, Free State, left Kabo Yellow for Babina Noko.
DEBUT AGAINST GOLDEN ARROWS
After starting the game until the 60th minute as Sekhukhune beat Arrows, 2-0, coach Seema said:
“I think he [Mbule] did fairly well,” Seema told the media.
“He can do better we know, but for his first game after training just a few days with us, I think he did well. Definitely it’s something that we can work on.
“Definitely, in the future, he can give us more, but I was happy with the way he conducted himself.
“Let’s see what happens after this FIFA break it’s gonna be a very difficult one,” Seema added on the loaned Sundowns star.
WHAT COACH MANQOBA MNGQITHI’S SAID WHEN MBULE LEFT SUNDOWNS
“Sipho Mbule’s departure, I think, is good for the boy because I like him a lot and I believe he’s got so much he can give us, so it will be very good for him to taste another environment, and he still has a chance to come back and help us,” the Sundowns mentor said via SABC Sport.
“We were struggling with a lot of things, in terms of his physical condition, because when you are not playing regularly, you are always bound to either gain weight and have this and that issue.
“And then [when] you are given a chance, you get injured because maybe you are not getting as many games as you would have loved.
“But I still see him coming bak to Sundowns and claiming a place in this team. I think it will help him if he manages to play regularly for Sekhukhune, and I think we will benefit as a club.
“And he will also benefit because I believe he can help us towards the end [of the season] – maybe he will even go further in his career because he’s a very good football player,” the Sundowns mentor concluded.
CAN SUNDOWNS WIN ANOTHER LEAGUE TITLE OR THE CAF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE?
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