Posted in News, Team News on May 14, 2018.
"It was not an easy season for us, so we all knew that we had to win our last game in Cape Town to close on a high," said Mabedi after watching his side beat Ajax Cape Town 2-1 on Saturday afternoon.
Saturday marked the end of the 2017/18 Absa Premiership season.
"We wanted to finish in a respectful position," added Mabedi, "and we also wanted to give supporters something for traveling this entire season with us."
"Knowing Muhsin, I could early in the match see a few of their tactics," noted Mabedi. "I pulled out Ntiya-Ntiya when I noticed they were piling pressure on him because he had a booking already. They wanted to force him to commit another foul, earn a second booking and given matching orders. I was quick to respond to that tactic."
Siphosakhe Ntiya-Ntiya was substituted by Philani Zulu in the 55' minute of the pulsating match.
"I had a job to do. I learnt a lot from Muhsin but I had to do the job for Chiefs," said Mabedi. "Yes we knew winning this match would get us into the CAF Confed Cup . It's true, it was our mission to finish as high on the log as possible."
Bernard Parker (51') and Joseph Molangoane (86') goals earned Amakhosi the three points.
"After all it was a great performance from the team," said Mabedi. "We will take these three points back to Johannesburg as a good close of the season."
"At this stage I wish to congratulate Mamelodi Sundowns for winning the league," concluded Mabedi. "And mostly would like to appreciate the honour of holding the reigns as the interim coach for such a big brand Kaizer Chiefs."
Mabedi guided Chiefs to a loss and two wins in his tenure as interim coach. Amakhosi will close the 2017/18 ABSA Premiership season on a CAF Confederation Cup qualification position, which is third on the log.
Chiefs improved 2016/17 finish with a notch higher by finishing behind Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns on 48 points, 12 shy of the champions.
Saturday marked the end of the 2017/18 Absa Premiership season.
"We wanted to finish in a respectful position," added Mabedi, "and we also wanted to give supporters something for traveling this entire season with us."
"Knowing Muhsin, I could early in the match see a few of their tactics," noted Mabedi. "I pulled out Ntiya-Ntiya when I noticed they were piling pressure on him because he had a booking already. They wanted to force him to commit another foul, earn a second booking and given matching orders. I was quick to respond to that tactic."
Siphosakhe Ntiya-Ntiya was substituted by Philani Zulu in the 55' minute of the pulsating match.
"I had a job to do. I learnt a lot from Muhsin but I had to do the job for Chiefs," said Mabedi. "Yes we knew winning this match would get us into the CAF Confed Cup . It's true, it was our mission to finish as high on the log as possible."
Bernard Parker (51') and Joseph Molangoane (86') goals earned Amakhosi the three points.
"After all it was a great performance from the team," said Mabedi. "We will take these three points back to Johannesburg as a good close of the season."
"At this stage I wish to congratulate Mamelodi Sundowns for winning the league," concluded Mabedi. "And mostly would like to appreciate the honour of holding the reigns as the interim coach for such a big brand Kaizer Chiefs."
Mabedi guided Chiefs to a loss and two wins in his tenure as interim coach. Amakhosi will close the 2017/18 ABSA Premiership season on a CAF Confederation Cup qualification position, which is third on the log.
Chiefs improved 2016/17 finish with a notch higher by finishing behind Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns on 48 points, 12 shy of the champions.
