Chippa United chairman Siviwe “Chippa” Mpengesi has dismissed rumours that selling his two key players was due to financial problems.It has been whispered that the sudden move of Chippa midfielders Mark Mayambela and William Twala was aimed at aiding the team’s bank balance.
Mayambela is with SuperSport United while former Orlando Pirates player Twala has signed with Kaizer Chiefs.
There has also been talk that Floyd Mogale, who was Roger Sikhakhane’s assistant coach, up and left the Bay side due to non-payment of salary and that some players are still waiting for their signing-on fees.
Mpengesi says the decision to sell the players was based purely on business.
“I don’t even what to talk about it because those things are not true but soccer is a business.
“If there is an opportunity to sell where we can get money why not?” he asked.
The financial stability of the team may be in question, but the Chilli Boys continue to climb up the log.
Chippa have had an impressive start this year having lost only one game of the three they played.
Interim coach Dan Malesela seems to have added some of his personal spice to the team.
Malesela has now won three of the four games he has been in charge of since taking over from Sikhakhane, who is on special leave due to alleged misconduct.
Mpengesi said the former United FC mentor could be promoted to head coach depending on the outcome of Sikhakhane’s case.
“Remember he has a three-year contract (with us) as an assistant coach, so it depends on the outcome of Roger’s problems.
“Dan is what we have been lacking or looking for all these years. He fits exactly to what we are looking for.
“We are happy we gave him an opportunity to coach at PSL level. We think he has potential to become one of the greatest coaches here in Mzansi (South Africa).”
Towards the end of last year, Chippa announced they will use East London’s Buffalo City Stadium as their alternative homeground. The Ajax game was one of five games that are scheduled to take place at Buffalo City.
Mpengesi said he was very impressed with the fully packed stadium as they have been struggling to get numbers at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium.
“We always knew that the stadium will be full. That is why they (Buffalo City) are our second home,” he said.
“The people of Nelson Mandela Bay can copy that because we are really battling to fill up the stadium in PE.”
When asked if seeing those numbers at the stadium could tempt him to move the club permanently to East London he responded: “No, the team will remain in Port Elizabeth. But we are going to take five small games to East London every season.”
Chippa boss rejects cash crisis gossip
Mayambela is with SuperSport United while former Orlando Pirates player Twala has signed with Kaizer Chiefs.
There has also been talk that Floyd Mogale, who was Roger Sikhakhane’s assistant coach, up and left the Bay side due to non-payment of salary and that some players are still waiting for their signing-on fees.
Mpengesi says the decision to sell the players was based purely on business.
“I don’t even what to talk about it because those things are not true but soccer is a business.
“If there is an opportunity to sell where we can get money why not?” he asked.
The financial stability of the team may be in question, but the Chilli Boys continue to climb up the log.
Chippa have had an impressive start this year having lost only one game of the three they played.
Interim coach Dan Malesela seems to have added some of his personal spice to the team.
Malesela has now won three of the four games he has been in charge of since taking over from Sikhakhane, who is on special leave due to alleged misconduct.
Mpengesi said the former United FC mentor could be promoted to head coach depending on the outcome of Sikhakhane’s case.
“Remember he has a three-year contract (with us) as an assistant coach, so it depends on the outcome of Roger’s problems.
“Dan is what we have been lacking or looking for all these years. He fits exactly to what we are looking for.
“We are happy we gave him an opportunity to coach at PSL level. We think he has potential to become one of the greatest coaches here in Mzansi (South Africa).”
Towards the end of last year, Chippa announced they will use East London’s Buffalo City Stadium as their alternative homeground. The Ajax game was one of five games that are scheduled to take place at Buffalo City.
Mpengesi said he was very impressed with the fully packed stadium as they have been struggling to get numbers at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium.
“We always knew that the stadium will be full. That is why they (Buffalo City) are our second home,” he said.
“The people of Nelson Mandela Bay can copy that because we are really battling to fill up the stadium in PE.”
When asked if seeing those numbers at the stadium could tempt him to move the club permanently to East London he responded: “No, the team will remain in Port Elizabeth. But we are going to take five small games to East London every season.”
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