Bafana Bafana and Orlando Pirates legend Jomo Sono has praised South African midfielder Sphephelo “Yaya” Sihor.
While players like Themba Zwane and Percy Tau often grab the headlines, Jomo Sono believes Sihor was in a class of his own at Afcon 2023.
The towering midfielder has started all three of Bafana Bafana's group stage matches.
See what the Orlando Pirates icon had to say about Sihor below.
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“I don't know that boy [Sphephelo ‘Yaya’ Sithole]. I have to tell him that when he hears me praising a player, he knows he's doing something right. I rarely praise players, but that kid is a hard worker. ” said the Orlando Pirates legend. far post.
“I think his work rate is second to none. He plays for the team more than himself. There are players who play for themselves. They go for individual awards. But the boy covers everyone in midfield.
“Yes, he's not flashy, but as a coach, he understands all the dirty work he does in midfield. People like Themba Zwane got their freedom because of him. He’s there when you do.”
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The 41-year-old Zimbabwean international represented the Buccaneers from 2012 to 2013. Chinyama scored five goals for the club before moving to the now-defunct Platinum Stars.
The former striker is currently pursuing his UEFA C and B coaching license.
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“We try to support them in the best possible way in pursuing other avenues in football,” Chinyama's former agent Michael Ngobeni was quoted as saying. far post.
“We are supporting him in every way to ensure he has everything he needs, including a coaching license. He is currently in the process of obtaining his UEFA C and B coaching badges. We will support him every step of the way.”
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