Durban City, Golden Arrows bolster Betway Premiership standing with wins
Durban City and Golden Arrows both secured decisive 2-0 victories, defeating TS Galaxy and Magesi respectively to strengthen their positions in the Betway Premiership.
Pitso Dladla emphasises growth over full-time job at Durban City
"Yes, people may see me as this guy who's always a caretaker coach, but what they don't understand is that when it comes to any employment, there are two parties: the employer and the employee," Dladla told Sowetan.
He added that there is a clear understanding between himself, chairman Farook Kadodia, and the board regarding his role.
"I will highlight this clearly so that my employers will understand I've got my own ambitions as a person... there's still a CAF A licence that I need to get, and I also still need to learn a few things," he explained.
Having completed his CAF B licence through Durban City, Dladla said the next step is the CAF A licence.
"At the moment, I want to upgrade my qualifications, and when you are a head coach, it's very hard to juggle things like that. I'm an interim coach, and the team is going to look for a permanent coach, that's clear," he added.
Dladla, 43, was appointed caretaker coach for the second time this season after the club parted ways with young tactician Sinethemba Badela. He first took the role in December following the exit of veteran mentor Gavin Hunt.
In his first game back last Friday, Durban City recorded a 2-0 home league win over TS Galaxy. The team now prepares for the Nedbank Cup round of 16 clash against second-tier Upington FC on Saturday.
"Upington have experienced players like Katlego Maphathe and Shaun Ledwaba, so we can't underestimate them," Dladla warned.
Betway Premiership returns with high-stakes Friday night showdowns
With the opening round of the Nedbank Cup concluded, the Betway Premiership is set to resume with two mouthwatering fixtures on Friday night.
Durban City technical director Ernst Middendorp insists he has no interest in head coach role
Ernst Middendorp has categorically denied that he is set to take over as head coach of Durban City following the departure of Sinethemba Badela.
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