Manqoba Mngqithi believes his Golden Arrows side is edging closer to fulfilling his desired performance standard.
Mngqithi was speaking after Abafana Bes’thende secured a ticket to the Carling Knockout Cup quarterfinal following a 3-1 victory over Sekhukhune United on Saturday.
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He expressed his delight at the significant improvement he’s seen from the majority of his players this season. Arrows have hit a patch of an impressive form, having secured three straight wins, capped by a victory against the mighty Mamelodi Sundowns.
Mngqithi feels his team has reached over 50% of its potential, making him even more optimistic about the future as he anticipates the boost from players returning from injury.
He called on fans to fill the stadium, confident that their support will push the team even more.
“Supporters must come to support this team because now I can say we’re getting closer and closer to playing the football I think we can play,” said Mngqithi.
“When I look at the players that will be coming back from the injury, I become even more optimistic that we are getting closer to where we want to be.
“But we need our people. We know that people of KwaMashu, Umlazi, Lamontville used to come in numbers to support us. I think now we are at a stage that the football we’re playing needs a little bit more support.
“I think we’re now short of that 12th player to make sure that we get there. But I must say that the smaller crowd that comes has also done well in bringing the noise to push the team.
“I think what I wanted to see from these boys, we’re above 50% of it. I thought we would be where we are after at least 10 to 15 matches in the league.”
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