UP-Tuks looks to have returned to Varsity Men’s Football rejuvenated with an exciting form in the opening two rounds, keeping them at the top of the table. Nicholas Stothard’s charges have now won two from two games, first beating VUT 1-0 at home before bullying CUT in front of their home fans in a 4-1 victory.
The last time Tuks competed in the Varsity Men’s Football, they did not make the knock stages finishing 5th on the log with only two wins from four matches. The Stripe Generation are now on six points after two rounds. Nkosana Shabalala was called to action against VUT and delivered a man of the match performance.
“Playing away from home is always a challenge so getting three points away from home shows how well prepared we are. Every game is competitive and I think there is no team that is just there to add numbers.”
“I believe that we are simply motivated by the goals and standards that we have set for ourselves as a team. We are willing to go all the way to achieve the goal and maintain the standard. We are gunning for gold.”
Shabalala made his Varsity Football debut against UFS in 2022, besides not doing well then, the former Mamelodi Sundowns development midfielder is ready to redeem his form and maintain his regular start. Tuks’ next hurdle is 4th placed NWU.
“NWU will come to compete, but just so you know I’ve never lost against NWU and I want to keep it that way. I have always wanted to play in the highest level of football. I made my debut against UFS Kovsies, I had to put in the hard work in training for coaches to trust me representing a big institute that is Tuks.” concluded the USSA 2023 winner.
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By Lehlogonolo Ditshego
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