Call to keep side at Sisa Dukashe

GROWING up in the township and watching football greats was a motivating factor for Chippa United coach Teboho Moloi, and he thinks taking away their games from Sisa Dukashe in Mdantsane would be a blow to black children.

Moloi addressed journalists during a post-match reaction after they beat Mamelodi Sundowns at the NU 2 venue, and he said he believed that the news reports that caused uproar in the East London and surrounds last week would do more harm than good because of a lot things that were being addressed by their presence in the township.

Moloi also lauded the local football supporters, who always come in their numbers to support the Port Elizabethoutfit.

“The support in East London is always incredible, like I said the other day, that games here are very important to the youngsters. So if you are going to move the team away from Mdantsane what are we saying to the young boys?” he asked.

“Football is also for our young black boys that want to make a living out of this game. Those boys that want to change their lifestyle, and it’s very important that we continue playing here so that these boys can continue being close to their heroes and relate to them.”

Moloi continued: “I grew up playing Orlando [Stadium] before it was renovated and it was the same atmosphere that we experience here, this will inspire a lot of youngsters to take football seriously.”

The coach’s comments came after the Bufallo City Metro decided they would no longer pay Chippa United a match fee of R1-million when they bring their games to local shores, saying the price was too high.

After the game fans were seen protesting at the stadium, calling for the authorities to continue with their partnership with the Chilli Boys.