Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Manqoba Mngqithi has expressed his confidence on club’s new signing Kobamelo Kodisang who has not yet established himself at the club.
The skilful winger joined the Brazilians at the start of this season and hasn’t earned a regular place in the starting line-up.
He has featured in four matches across all competitions, scoring one goal in the process.
Mngqithi says the former Sporting Braga man has been adapting well since his arrival in Chloorkop despite Sundowns being a difficult environment to establish oneself as a player.
However, he feels it’s a matter of time before Kodisang fully acclimatise.
MNGQITHI’S ASSESSMENT ON KODISANG
“I think he’s adapting quite well; it’s just that it’s a very difficult environment [competition]. When he got the few opportunities he had, I was happy,” said Mngqithi.
“We gave him an opportunity against Mbabane Swallows he scored. We gave him a chance against Polokwane City he played well. I think he’s close to really establishing himself in the PSL.
“He’s a very good football player. We brought him because we’re aware of what he’s capable of, but it’s quite tough, our environment is not easy for players to break in. It’s worse when playing official matches, that demand is so much. I’m very hopeful he’s going to get an opportunity soon and stamp his authority.
“Now he’s finding himself in the matchday squad which is very good and I’m optimistic he’s going to help us. He has a lot of good attributes as a player, we’re hoping those attributes will help us when we need them the most.”
