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JOHANNESBURG. — Former Zimbabwe captain, Willard Katsande, is delighted after scoring his first goal in the South African Premiership, since leaving Kaizer Chiefs.
He helped Sekhukune United beat AmaZulu 2-0 on Wednesday evening.
The veteran midfielder joined the newly-promoted side after a decade of service for the Amakhosi.
His new club have now risen to fourth, in the top-flight league, after eight games played.
Katsande scored in their impressive victory over AmaZulu, which secured their third successive victory, under the guidance of MacDonald Makhubedu.
“I’m very happy to score my first goal for Sekhukhune, I’m grateful for the opportunity to play for this badge and it’s not taken for granted, I take it seriously,” he said.
“I’ve always said you will never doubt my commitment, whether I’m playing for a different team.
“But, the most important thing is I’m a businessman to give all to the bosses. and the team, and here we are with three games won in a row.
“We need to continue doing well, improving as a team and not get ahead of ourselves now, go back to the drawing board, recoup, celebrate tonight and not lose our heads because the journey continues, we just need to keep going.’’
Meanwhile, former Mpumalanga Black Aces chairperson, George Morfou, has volunteered to help Zimbabwean football striker Tendai Ndoro after concerns regarding his health.
Shocking images surfaced of a frail-looking Ndoro, which sparked concerns, about his apparent dramatic weight loss.
The images, which were circulating on social media, attracted the South African football community when they were first published in The Herald.
George and brother Mario were responsible for introducing the 36-year-old striker to the South African Premier Soccer League, when they signed him, from Zimbabwean side Chicken Inn.
“Yes, I did see the images, and it looks very, very concerning to be honest,” Morfou told Kickoff.com.
“He really looks like he’s struggling and I feel for the boy.
“I’m hoping that he gets through whatever he’s suffering. I really don’t know why, if he’s playing football, what’s really going on with the man.
“Let’s hope he can get out of it.
“We brought him to South Africa yes, he played for Black Aces first before he went across to Pirates.
“We had him for a couple of years and he was an integral part of the club.’’
He said Ndoro excelled for the club.
“He did very well for us and you know he was part of the family so when I saw those pictures I got a little bit concerned, to be honest,’’ said Morfou.
“You know what I liked about him, he used to listen, he used to ask if he (didn’t know).
“He would ask for advice from people in the office, especially myself and Mario, as the two chairpersons.
“When it comes to lifeskills he used to talk to his coaches, he was always willing to learn.
“So, with regards to his finances, we were never ever concerned about him having a problem.
“When he moved across to Pirates, he was fine.
“So, I don’t know really what’s going on, to be honest.’’
Morfou has been trying to contact Ndoro.
“I’m definitely going to reach out to him, I’ve got his details,’’ he said.
“I did try to call him last week, or so, I think it was three days ago when you guys put the pictures up.
“I tried to call him I couldn’t get through to him, but I will try to call him again, to see if everything is okay or if he needs assistance.” — KickOff.com.
Online Reporter