Watch VideoSekhukhune United keep Top 3 ambitions alive despite title setback

Sekhukhune United are firmly in the hunt for a Top 3 finish after Lehlohonolo Mojela’s brace secured a vital win over Orbit College. Coach Eric Tinkler is pleased with the progress. Photo: Backpagepix Sekhukhune UnitedcoachEric Tinklerhas often downplayed his team’s chances of competing for the league title — a dream that now seems increasingly out of reach.

Yet, his side have persevered through an inconsistent season and remain firmly in the hunt for a Top 3 finish. has often downplayed his team’s chances of competing for the league title — a dream that now seems increasingly out of reach. Above them, the league’s two strongest sides,Orlando PiratesandMamelodi Sundowns, continue to dominate.

While matching the quality of these teams was always going to be difficult, Tinkler’s side, strengthened by smart acquisitions over the last two transfer windows, would face a disappointing season if they fail to secure continental football. , continue to dominate. Fresh from a 2-0 win againstOrbit College, Babina Noko have made good strides in their attempt to cement their place at the top, despite having played more matches than some of their rivals.

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The victory also marked a rare consecutive win, following a 1-0 success againstTS Galaxyin their previous outing. , Babina Noko have made good strides in their attempt to cement their place at the top, despite having played more matches than some of their rivals. The victory also marked a rare consecutive win, following a 1-0 success against New signingLehlohonolo Mojelamade an immediate impact since his move fromStellenbosch FC, opening his account for his new side with an impressive brace.

Still adapting to life at his new club, Mojela, along with his teammates, drew praise from Tinkler, who highlighted the improvements he has seen from his side in recent outings. , opening his account for his new side with an impressive brace. “We are getting there step-by-step.

There were a lot of new faces that joined us and had to play a lot of catch-up,” Tinkler said, after the match. “It was much better, and we created a lot of opportunities — something we had been lacking since the start of the second half of the season. I’m very happy with the progress we’ve made. Overall, I’m pleased with both the result and the performance.”

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