Speaking to journalists after the match, Morapedi admitted that the level of fitness of his players was not up to scratch because of challenges regarding training sessions. He however said they will continue to work hard and do what they are supposed to do, to grind results on the field. “We did it (the victory) within the white lines (on the field). Some things happen including not having consistent and proper training which have a negative impact. That is why I wanted to restrict myself to the white lines and yes other factors are there. We cannot cry much about factors that we currently have no control over them,” Morapedi said after the match.
He said the two draws against Gaborone United (GU) and Sankoyo Bush Bucks gave them hope ahead of the Gunners’ game. He said during their team talk they agreed that if they do not concede, they might win the match. In the first match against GU, they played to a 1-1 draw before they settled for a 2-2 draw against Sankoyo in Maun. Regarding the imminent arrival of Kinnah Phiri as the head coach, Morapedi said he would not want to factualise rumours and will leave the issue to the management. “I still say within the white lines, this is where we are. About who comes in at Chiefs is an issue of the management and I cannot comment on that,” Morapedi said.
