Selolwane stands out in South Africa

BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer | Tuesday September 21, 2010 00:00

 

Out of six Botswana players plying their trade in South Africa, only Selolwane managed to play over the weekend.Selolwane, who joined the defending champions from Ajax Cape Town during the off season, has been coach Gavin Hunt's reliable players thus far in the campaign. He opened the scoring for Supersport with a beautiful header in the first half and was named the man-of-the-match despite his side conceding two late goals to lose 2-1.

Selolwane started the season on a high note with a match-winning performance against Mpumalanga Black Aces two weeks ago. He scored a scotcher from outside the box to propel Supersport to a 2-1 victory.

At Orlando Pirates, it was yet another frustrating weekend for speedy winger, Phenyo Mongala. The nippy and tricky player has found it tough to break into the first team this season after the arrival of other wingers during the transfer period.

Although Mongala has never disappointed, coach Rudi Krol seems to be banking on Teko Modise and Daine Klate on the wings with Tlou Segolela coming on as a substitute. Even Dikgang Mabalane has found the going rough.

This could eventually hurt his fitness especially as he is one of Zebras' national coach Stanley Tshosane's key players in the 2012 Africa Cup Of Nations (AFCON) campaign.  Dirang Moloi has reportedly acquired his work permit and is ready to fight for his place in the starting line for Premier Soccer League (PSL) new comers, Vasco Da Gama.

He, however, did not feature for his side when they drew 1-1 with Free State Stars on Saturday.Both Boitumelo Mafoko and Mogogi Gabonamong also did not feature in Cape Town Santos' 1-0 win over Mpumalanga Black Aces although they have been regulars in the last two seasons.

Jerome Ramatlhakwana, who is linked with a move to Vasco Da Gama, was not in action pending his clearance.