Tembo demands more from strikers

SuperSport United striker Bradley Grobler (right) has contributed over half of Matsatsantsa A Pitori’s goals in the DStv Premiership so far this season, netting eight of their 14. as he leads the race for the Golden Boot.

Coach Kaitano Tembo, however, is not pleased with the rate at which his other players have been contributing towards the goal tally and he has challenged them to do a lot better.

One person he singled out was Sipho Mbule, who Tembo was not impressed with in a 2-2 draw against Chippa United on Wednesday evening.

“His contribution was only in the set-plays and he never really got into good areas, he only had one decent ball which he played to Bradley for the assist. As talented as he is, he needs to help his teammates and we need him to be on the ball a bit more and get into effective areas.

“He lacked that energy against Chippa, that is why the opposition had so much time in the midfield because Teboho Mokoena was a little bit over-worked. I know that he will look back and he will know that was not his best performance, he can do better and I expect more from him,” said Tembo.

“I am very demanding of the rest of the team, especially for other attacking players to chip in with goals. Thamsanqa Gabuza is doing that, We want to see the goals being spread all over the team,” Tembo added.

On Grobler, who is SuperSport’s all-time leading goal scorer, Tembo said his form should be attributed to those behind the scenes.

“Bradley has really done well and that is because we have really managed him as a collective in terms of injuries. The conditioning team has done a good job and that is why he has done well and is playing with fluidity and no pain. He is a quality player, one of the best finishers in the league.”