For Maritzburg and Stars, in 16th and 15th place respectively, their form has taken such a dip that they could be playing in the National First Division next season, a far cry from finishing fourth and sixth in the past campaign. trueG_88
Only recently under Eric Tinkler is the team showing signs of a revival, with the January signings of Thabiso Kutumela and Judas Moseamedi being the catalysts.Ea Lla Koto's ageing squad that includes Paulus Masehe, 35, and Rooi Mahamutsa, 37, seem to have little left in the tank this season.
Roger de Sa, who experienced relegation with Bidvest Wits in 2005 and Platinum Stars last season, said it's not easy for smaller teams to play at a high level for two seasons in a row."It takes a lot out of a squad to punch above their weight and have to do that for two season," said De Sa. "I think under Eric, Maritzburg have a spark of life and will be confident they can climb out of relegation. I'm not sure about Stars. I don't know where their goals will come from and obviously, their coach [Nikola Kavazovic] is new to SA football."
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