Chippa aide Dlangalala confident about Cup
NEWLY-signed Chippa United assistant coach Zipho Dlangalala is not bothered by the team’s previous misfortunes in the Nedbank Cup and has a positive mindset going into this year’s competition.
The last 32 draw of the Nedbank Cup will be done in Johannesburg tomorrow night.
Chippa have never advanced further than the first round of the competition.
The Port Elizabeth side were knocked out by ABC Motsepe League side Natal United after they lost 4-2 on penalties, which was followed by a 3-2 defeat by Baroka last year.
The former Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns development coach said the plan was to go all the way and to win the trophy this year.
“What happened in previous years does not bother me,” Dlangalala said.
“We are determined to put what happened last season behind us, and move forward with a positive mindset.
He was looking forward to the outcome of the draw.
“I will be happy with any team that we are drawn to play against, because we are all equal, we might just differ in the level of the league we play in.
“History has proven that even teams from lower leagues can turn the tables when playing big teams in the top leagues.
“Our wish is to win the cup, but that’s everyone’s wish, even the teams that come from lower leagues. “I just hope that we will do as well as we can.” Dlangalala, who joined Chippa earlier this year, said he felt honoured and privileged when he received the invite to be part of the Chippa stable.
He had worked with head coach Dan Malesela before in Sundowns’ lower divisions.
The assistant coach said he was happy to be reunited with Malesela.
“It’s a great opportunity – and privilege – that I got this invitation and that Malesela offered me an opportunity to work with him again.
“With the respect that we have for one another, I am positive that we’ll achieve the same positive results that we produced in the past when we worked together – or even better,” Dlangalala said. “This is a new chapter and a new level.” Meanwhile, Chippa United yesterday gave development player Yurigg Conwood, of Gelvandale, a senior contract.
Chippa communications and marketing manager Luthando Zibeko confirmed Conwood’s promotion.