Golden Arrows coach Manqoba Mngqithi has urged PSL teams to be braver and more expansive, warning that negativity is holding the league back. Photo: Backpagepix Golden Arrows coach Manqoba Mngqithi has raised concerns about what he believes is a growing decline in the quality of football in the Premier Soccer League, with more teams favouring a negative, conservative approach. Arrows are coming off a narrow 1–0 defeat in the KwaZulu-Natal derby against AmaZulu.
Despite the progress they have shown in the early stages of the season — and the positive brand of football they have been trying to play — results have not always aligned with their performances, including in the derby defeat to Usuthu. Football, however, remains a results-driven sport, and the reality is that teams are ultimately judged by what they deliver on the scoreboard and history rarely remembers those who finished second. Mngqithi believes more sides should adopt a progressive mentality similar to that displayed by Mamelodi Sundowns in recent seasons, not only in their dominance and record-breaking achievements but also in their style of play.
He also highlighted Orlando Pirates’ evolution into a more dynamic, multi-dimensional team. “I am a little bit worried with how we approach matches in the PSL and I will not mention names,” Mngqithi said. “I am worried because we have a Pirates team that is trying to be progressive and to do things and look at football in a much broader perspective than the Pirates of old who were only dangerous in counter or break attacks.
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