Mamelodi Sundowns attacking midfielder Lebohang Maboe doesn’t believe the changes in the side’s technical team will have as a big impact as anticipated by some people.
Sundowns parted ways with former head coach Rulani Mokwena despite winning their seventh successive league title and the inaugural African Football League trophy.
He has since joined Moroccan side Wydad Athletic Club, while Sundowns are under the guidance of Manqoba Mngqithi assisted by Steve Komphela and Romain Folz.
Maboe told iDiski Times writer Lethabo Kganyago in edition 166 of the newspaper that naturally it was not nice to lose someone they consider a “family member”, however, as players they respect the decisions made by the club.
“Honestly, I think it’s not nice losing a family member,” Maboe told iDiski Times.
“Even though we just worked together, we spend a lot of time together and in that process a lot of relationships are formed. Just because we spend a lot of time together we regard one another as family.
“Obviously, it wasn’t nice but I mean we have to respect the team’s decision and from now on we just have to look forward to the season that’s upcoming.”
The 29-year-old further said as much as Mngqithi brings something different he hasn’t made drastic changes to how the Brazilians play.
“Each and every coach is different,” added the former Maritzburg United man.
“They come with their own things but I don’t think there were drastic changes. I think we are adapting very well and we are looking to start the season very strong.”
