Makhubedu: i wanted Truter and Tembo

Sekhukhune FC coach MacDonald Makhubedu has spoken about the importance of having experienced assistant coaches.

The co-coaching in the Premier Soccer league has become a new trend and Makhubedu says it has not been hard to adapt to the new setup of having senior coaches assist him. 

"Since I've started coaching 14 years ago, I've always been surrounded by senior coaches, from ABC Motsepe League to GladAfrica Championship. I spent six years in the NFD. You must always have good assistant coaches, so they can help you to improve," Makhubedu told the media in Durban. 

"We have big boys here and obviously, there will be egos and I'm not saying we must massage their egos but we have to be able to deal with them. So that's why you must have experienced assistant coaches around you. 

"With Owen da Gama, we've been close for years, even coach Themba Sithole, been in the game for more than 30 years. It is all about learning and working well together. We put our team first before ourselves." 

View Chiefs' new signing report card:

Dube: 4 – Largely used as a backup. Does look a bit shaky when given an opportunity

Ngcobo: 5 - Struggled to find his natural position, blew hot and cold in terms of performances

Mabiliso: 2 – Just 5 appearances in a largely disappointing season for Chiefs.

Petersen: 7 – Steadied the goalkeeping department, recently dropped in favour of Bvuma

Nange: 5 – We havent seen the best of Nange in a Chiefs shirt, but added stability in midfield

Sekgota: 4 - Has played 18 times but has been hot and cold performance-wise.

Alexander: 5 - Has had a few injury problems, but looked solid when he has played.

Hlanti: 4- had a bright start to the season, but suffered an unfortunate injury

Dolly: 8 - One of the signings of the season. Player of the Season contender, regular.