The uncertainty over the sale of Bloemfontein Celtic has been disruptive and frustrating to the financially distressed side, but coach Steve Komphela is preferring to focus on things he can control to ensure that the club succeeds on the pitch.Celtic crashed out of the Telkom Knockout after an opening round 1-0 defeat to Mamelodi Sundowns at Lucas Moripe Stadium on Saturday and a philosophical Komphela said he has told his players to always remember their obligation to supporters despite challenges."Each one of the players understands that we have an obligation to the supporters and good performances like these against a strong team like Mamelodi Sundowns are points of reference."We lost the game but I am happy that we are getting better and getting somewhere as a team under the circumstances that the club finds itself in‚" Komphela said."It’s about focus and control and I know those are big words."Focus is everything because you have to control emotions and if I can’t control m...

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