Rédaction Africa Links 24 with EDN_Reporter
Published on 2024-03-05 07:54:38
Ikabort Masocha, the head coach of Manzini Wanderers, has made the decision to walk out of the camp of the relegation-threatened hub giants. The Zimbabwean coach verbally resigned from his position after the team’s 3-0 defeat against Mbabane Swallows at Mavuso Sports Centre. This defeat seems to have been the tipping point for Masocha, who was recently promoted to the head coach position after initially joining the team as a co-coach alongside Nyanga ‘Crooks’ Hlophe from Moneni Pirates.
In an interview with the Africa Links 24, Masocha explained his decision to leave the team. He cited safety concerns as the main reason, stating that a faction of supporters had attacked him after the match against Swallows. Masocha expressed that he will officially inform the management committee of his resignation during a scheduled meeting with them.
On the other hand, Wanderers’ Chief Executive Officer, Diana Johnson, mentioned that the club will engage with Masocha during their next meeting. Johnson stated that they would also review reports from the previous match before making any further comments on the situation. The hub giants currently find themselves in a precarious position in the league standings, sitting at 12th place with 14 points.
Furthermore, Wanderers were recently eliminated in the last 16 of the SMVAF Ingwenyama Cup by Madlenya FC, adding to their struggles this season. The team’s inconsistent performances on the field have put them at risk of relegation, and Masocha’s departure only adds to the challenges faced by the club.
It remains to be seen how Wanderers will cope with this sudden coaching change and whether they can turn their season around to avoid relegation. The departure of Masocha has left a void in the team’s leadership, and it will be crucial for the management to find a suitable replacement quickly to stabilize the team.
As the club navigates through this difficult period, fans and stakeholders will be watching closely to see how Wanderers respond to these challenges. The upcoming matches will be crucial in determining the team’s fate in the league, and it will require a collective effort from everyone involved to overcome this setback and steer the club in the right direction.
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