‘Pandemic robs amateur footballers of showcasing their skills’
Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena laments the lack of younger players in the 2021 season
02 February 2021 - 16:01
Aspiring footballers have been robbed of the opportunity to showcase their talents against top teams as amateur sides will not participate in this year’s Nedbank Cup due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena said the 2021 tournament would not be the same as the SA Football Association (Safa) was unable to produce eight amateur teams that traditionally compete in this competition against top-flight sides...
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