Nico launch late Houdini act

Typically, Majombolo were down for the count, and with the referee ready to hit the deck for the decisive slap, Nico kicked back.

The arrival of former Zebras coach, Mogomotsi ‘Teenage’ Mpote has galvanised a side that was lacking in direction and confidence. Defeat after defeat rained on the hapless former mining town side. But Mpote, who arrived in February, has provided the missing spark and impetus needed to drag Majombolo out of a dark tunnel. Just three weeks ago, on April 19 to be precise, Nico anchored the Premier League log with hopes of a rescue fast fading. But a week later, there were probably season-defining changes for Majombolo and its followers. A 3-1 win over TAFIC in the northern derby saw Nico move off the foot of the table for the first time in months.