YOUNG Africans head coach Miguel Gamondi has called for further improvements even after his team’s emphatic 4-0 victory over South African Premier League side Kaizer Chiefs at the Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein on Sunday.
Stephane Aziz Ki netted twice, while Clement Mzize and Prince Dube also found the back of the net in the Young Africans' comprehensive win, marking their second victory in three preseason matches.
Before facing Kaizer Chiefs, Young Africans lost 2-1 to German Bundesliga side FC Augsburg and then secured a narrow win over TS Galaxy in the Mpumalanga Premiers Cup preseason tournament.
Following the match against Kaizer Chiefs, Gamondi spoke to SuperSport about the game, expressing his satisfaction with the team's performance while emphasizing the need for continued improvement.
“I think we are on the right path. We have a lot of room to improve, but we need to keep our feet on the ground and progress step by step. The future is looking very good," Gamondi stated.
“It’s a preseason game, and we need to improve in many areas, but I always strive for perfection. I want more, more, and more, and I push the players towards that. We’ll see what the future holds, but with players like these, we don’t fear anything.”
Gamondi, now in his second season with Young Africans, prefers to let his team’s performance speak for itself and consistently advocates for an attacking style of play, regardless of the situation.
“You see, I don’t like to talk too much, but always do it on the pitch. We always aim to play offensive yet compact football,” Gamondi explained.
“We defended very well, not giving Kaizer Chiefs any opportunities to create chances or shots on goal, and we were very realistic. We performed excellently, and I’m very happy.
“I love these players, which is one of the reasons I stayed with Young Africans this season. The quality of the players is outstanding, and their learning and work ethic are fantastic."
After a successful preseason tour of South Africa, Young Africans are expected to return to the country today, a week before facing arch-rivals Simba in the Community Shield semi-final match at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium.
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