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The Citizen
7 days ago
- Sport
- The Citizen
Kopo reveals why he chose AmaTuks project
'I had a lot of offers from PSL and NFD teams but I think Tuks presented the best environment to fulfil their objectives,' Kopo said. New AmaTuks head coach Kwanele Kopo (middle) and his technical team Machete Moloto (left) and Nic Stothard (right) will lead the team in the new season. Picture: AmaTuks IG New AmaTuks head coach Kwanele Kopo has opened up about his decision to join the Motsepe Foundation Championship side ahead of the 2025/26 season. Kopo stepped down from his role at Betway Premiership outfit Chippa United at the end of last year and has now found a new home at the University of Pretoria. ALSO READ: Ellis happy as Banyana beat the heat and Ghana in WAFCON start The Pretoria-based institution is aiming to secure promotion to the Betway Premiership for the first time since 2016. Kopo, who had reportedly attracted interest from several clubs, has signed a long-term contract with AmaTuks. 'I had a lot of offers from PSL and NFD teams but I think Tuks presented the best environment to fulfil their objectives,' Kopo said on Radio 2000. 'That is to oversee the entire youth programme and to direct the senior team. It's more of a package of the entire project at Tuks that really attracted me. 'In our country, there aren't a lot of coaches who want to be at the bottom to unearth big talent, but to sustain professional football you need strong youth structures.' Although the mandate is to return the club to top-flight football within three years, Phakaaathi understands that a significant part of Kopo's key performance indicators will be centred on the development and progression of youth talent from the academy to the senior team. 'I like institutions and I worked at Wits University Football Club when I first arrived in Gauteng and that was an institution,' Kopo added. 'At SuperSport United, it became an institution because I went there to open the academy. A Chippa the view was to help the youth programme and strengthen the club as a whole. 'Again, Tuks presents that and a football club is not only about the senior team but it has to be an entire programme that starts with the youth and leads to the senior team.' ALSO READ: 'If Pitso bought It, I'd be happy' – Masina saddened by SuperSport sale Machete Moloto will act as Kopo's assistant coach while Nic Stothard will remain in his role as the second assistant by virtue of being the head coach of the varsity team.
The Citizen
10-05-2025
- Sport
- The Citizen
TS Galaxy Queens maintain at-home winning streak
The TS Galaxy Queens extended their winning record at home with a 3-0 victory against the University of Pretoria Women (AmaTuks) in the Hollywoodbets Super League at KaNyamazane Stadium on May 4. The Queens' dominance was evident from the first half. They scored their first goal through their striker, Nicole Michael, which set the tone for the rest of the match. AmaTuks' goalkeeper, Kay-dee Windvogel, made some crucial saves in the first half. The match went to the half-time break with the Queens leading l-0. In the second half, AmaTuks pushed hard to create scoring opportunities after introducing three attacking wingers, but TS Galaxy's defence remained solid. ALSO READ: Mbombela football duo take on CAF Championship in Ghana Additional shots at goal further pressured the AmaTuks side and eventually the Queens' midfielder, Nomvula Kgoale, scored a long-range goal to make the score 2-0. Refiloe Jane's Olympico (a goal that is scored directly from a corner kick) secured the Queens 3-0 victory. This was Jane's first goal since joining the Queens as a midfielder this season. 'I am happy that I scored my first goal of the season and for the team and I hope for more goals to come. It would not have been be possible if the team were not supporting me. We have been working very hard when it comes to this league and I am happy that we got three points. I am also excited to be on the pitch again after a long injury,' said Jane. The Queens' coach, Sizwe Sibiya, said the effort the players put into training and games shows a dedication to win the league title. 'We are blessed to have such a group of players. They make sure to collect points, especially at home. We want to maintain this momentum and keep moving forward.' ALSO READ: Idlabantu FC end TS Galaxy Academy's winning streak in the Safa U20 league AmaTuks' coach, Nombuso Khumalo, said their plan did not go well and her players did not apply her instructions on the pitch. 'We managed to find the forward passes in the second half, but we did not convert them into goals. We knew that we are playing an experienced side, but I felt like we respected our opponents as they had more energy and chances. I am very proud of the goalkeeper for those saves because our opponents could have punished us even more,' said Khumalo. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
