AmaZulu president Sandile Zungu believes they don't have to spend millions to compete against Mamelodi Sundowns.
AmaZulu president Sandile Zungu believes they don't have to spend millions to compete against Mamelodi Sundowns.
Masandawana have set the bar high in terms of player recruitment in the PSL and have made it hard for teams to compete with them in the market.
Zungu, speaking to the media at the Moses Mabhida Stadium, says he can't be spending huge amounts on one player, and would prefer that all players are well taken care of.
"We have good players, who can go toe-to-toe with Mamelodi Sundowns. I dont think competing with them means we must pay R15 million for a single player or I'm the only chairman who can sign a big cheque for a player," Zungu explains.
"I'm not sure if it that is a route I want to take, to run AmaZulu FC. We want to compete in the market but also those we have must be molded to become the best in the country. Those who came as rejects from other clubs, to us, that they are treated well and feel at home."
Last season, Usuthu had a top season and Zungu says instead of spending millions on one player, making sure they revive the careers of the so-called rejects in the league.
"Our captain Makhehleni Makhaula has been around but last season was his best-ever season in the PSL. Thapelo Xoki been around Usuthu but last season was a contender for Defender of the Season, Veli Mothwa played for Baroka FC and Chippa United but never been considered for Bafana Bafana until he joined Usuthu.
"Maybe, the way of competing is bringing the best players that were not recognized to unleash themselves. It is a competitive advantage that doesn't cost a cent, just the way you treat players, so we will compete with Sundowns but the reality is that they have money."
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