Watch VideoManqoba Mngqithi focused on long-term growth as Lamontville Golden Arrows prepare for Nedbank Cup clash

Golden Arrows coach Manqoba Mngqithi says his side remains focused on growth and consistency ahead of their Nedbank Cup clash against Orbit College. | BackpagePix LAMONTVILLE Golden Arrows coach Manqoba Mngqithisays his team’s recent struggles are part of a broader rebuilding phase as they prepare for their Nedbank Cup last-32 clash against Orbit College at the King Zwelithini Stadium on Saturday (6pm kick-off). Since returning to the club following his departure from Mamelodi Sundowns, Mngqithi has been focused on rebuilding Abafana Bes’thende, with the team still trying to establish consistency in the Betway Premiership.

TheNedbank Cup fixtureoffers a welcome shift in focus and an opportunity to regain momentum as they continue working towards stability. Arrows’ season has been defined by a mix of positive moments and disappointing results. Their victory over champions Sundowns early in the season highlighted the team’s potential, but inconsistency has continued to deny them sustained momentum despite encouraging performances.

As the campaign enters the second half, the encounter against Orbit could proved significant in determining their direction moving forward. TheKwaZulu-Natal sidehead into the encounter without a win in their last five matches, but they will take confidence from their previous meeting with Orbit at Mpumalanga Stadium in Hammarsdale, where they recorded a convincing 3-0 victory.