MOURINHO APPOINTED NEW RED DEVILS COACH

He is known as Jose Mourinho, while many prefer to call him “the special one” but the truth of the matter is that both these words bestly describe him and he is back in the business of coaching to do what he does best.

He kept his promise. Every time when asked by members of the media about the prospect of him returning to managerial role he kept on saying: “I will be back at managerial position before 30 June”.

Surely Manchester United fans throughout the world would be hoping he would be able to keep his promise of turning the Red Devils into football giants.

The Red Devils have encountered three tough seasons since Sir Alex Ferguson left the coaching role at the Theatre of dreams.

Mourinho signed a three year contract with an option to stay until 2020 at Old Trafford. His appointment came in just a week after the sacking of Louis van Gaal who led Man United to a 2-1 FA cup glory against Crystal Palace at Wembley.

His appointment came as no surprise to many football spectators, following the club’s failure to secure the champions league spot next season.

Described by the football fans a “winner of note”, Mourinho faces a tough task of turning a relatively average Manchester United into title contenders.

SUNDOWNS DOMINATE PSL AWARDS NOMINATIONS

Hlompho Kekana celebrates scoring a goal during their 3-1 trump over Kaizer Chiefs in the TKO last year.

The Premier Soccer League (PSL) has released a list of nominees for PSL awards to take place at Emperor’s Palace in Kempton Park.

The awards will take place on Monday 30 May and will be broadcasted live on SABC 1 and Supersport4.

Here is a list of nominees below.

1.      Absa Premiership goalkeeper of the season

-Denis Onyango (Uganda)

-Moeneeb Josephs (South Africa)

-Shu-Aib Walters (South Africa)

 

2.      Absa Premiership Defender of the season

-Thabo Nthethe (South Africa)

-Vuyo Mere (South Africa)

-Thulani Hlatshwayo (South Africa)

 

3.      Absa Premiership midfielder of the season

-Hlompho Kekana (South Africa)

-Keegan Dolly (South Africa)

-Khama Billiat (Zimbabwe)

 

4.       Absa Premiership players’ player

-Hlompho Kekana (South Africa)

-Keegan Dolly (South Africa)

-Khama Billiat (Zimbabwe)

 

5.      Absa Premiership footballer of the season

-Hlompho Kekana (South Africa)

-Keegan Dolly (South Africa)

-Khama Billiat (Zimbabwe)

 

6.      Absa Premiership goal of the season

-Ben Motshwari (South Africa) vs Chippa United

-Mpho Makola (South Africa) vs Chippa United

-Thabo Rakhale (South Africa) vs Aces

 

7.      Absa Premiership coach of the year

-Gavin Hunt (South Africa)

-Pitso Mosimane (South Africa)

-Muhsin Ertugral (Turkey)

 

8.      Absa Premiership  young player (under 21)

-Rivaldo Coetzee (South Africa)

- Aubrey Modiba (South Africa)

-Sell Jaftha (South Africa)

 

9.      Multichoice Diski Challenge (MDC) player of the year

-Khayelihle Shozi (South Africa)

-Liam Jordan (South Africa)

-Sibusiso Zibeko (South Africa)

 

10.  Nedbank cup player of the tournament

-Jeremy Brockie (New Zealand)

-Tendai Ndoro (Zimbabwe)

-Jacky Motshegwa (South Africa)

 

11.  Nedbank cup young player of the tournament

-Dumisani Ngwenya (South Africa)

-Oscarine  Masuluke (South Africa)

-Ndivhuwo  Ravhuhali (South Africa)

 

12.  Telkom Knockout (TKO) player of the tournament

-Bongani Zungu (South Africa)

-Denis Onyango (Uganda)

-Thabo Nthethe (South Africa)

 

13.  MTN8 Last man standing

-George Lebese (South Africa)

-Cecil Lolo (South Africa)

-Ndiviwe Mdabuka (South Africa)

 

14.  Absa Premiership top goal-scorer with 14 goals- Collins Mbesuma (Zambia)

15.  National First Division top goal-scorer with 18 goals- Thabiso Kutumela (South Africa)

16.  Multichoice Diski challenge top-goal-scorer with 9 goals- Emmanuel Letlotlo (South Africa)

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

GLENWOOD OLD BOY NAMED IN JUNIOR BOKS SQUAD

Glenwood High school rugby team coach, Rudi Dames has described the inclusion of the school’s old boy, Kwenzokuhle Blose to represent South Africa at the under-20 world championships in England as “no surprise”.

The 19-year old Toyota Free State Cheetahs prop inclusion in the 28-men squad comes after a string of impressive performances in the Cheetahs reserves.

According to Dames, the selection of Blose in the squad justified his hard-work.

“Kwenzo is a hard working rugby player that gave 110% on and off the field. He was respected by his peers and had a very good sense of humour. He knew his strengths as a rugby player and he made sure he worked on his weaknesses,” Dames said. 

He said they were surprised he adapted quickly to the position of a prop despite playing most of his school rugby career as a lock.

“We were surprised to see him being selected as a prop after moving to the position this year. It usual takes time to settle, but overall we are happy for him and we are looking forward to a great rugby career for him,” Dames said. 

According to Blose, the inclusion to the squad came at a right time when he had been able to settle in the Cheetahs reserves as a prop.

“To be included in the squad was a blessing for me. It all happened at the right time when I had been to able impress in the reserves of the under-20 for the Cheetahs,” Blose said. 

Blose was included in Dawie Theron’s starting 15 to face a combined under Golden Lions under-19 and under-21 team for the warm-up match on Friday at Wits University.

Theron’s men will be on a quest of returning with the gold medal for the second time since the tournament’s establishment in 2008. The junior Boks last won the tournament in 2012 when they were the hosts.