Former Bafana Bafana midfielder says Makaringe needs to keep it simple and not put too much pressure on himself at Bucs
Fortune Makaringe celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal of a match. Picture: GAVIN BARKER/BACKPAGEPIX
Mhlongo, 40, was a successful trophy winner at Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates , star of the 2009 Fifa Confederation Cup for the national team and later Bucs assistant coach. He said Makaringe, a similarly physical central midfielder capable of being influential in attack, should try to keep things simple until the midfielder is comfortable with the weight of a Bucs jersey.
“He needs support. He needs a person who will, when he’s off form, take over from him,” Mhlongo said.“With Fadlu [Davids, Pirates’ co-coach and Makaringe’s former Maritzburg coach] back [in charge, with co-coach Mandla Ncikazi], he understands Makaringe better. I just hope he will help him settle. “Playing for Pirates, you don’t need to shine, but you need to deliver. They’re two different things.
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