Chippa United head coach Luc Eymael has hinted there are some internal issues surrounding captain and goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali however the coach would not divulge what the issues are exactly.
The Nigerian shotstopper was a notable absentee as the Chilli Boys lost 2-1 away at Polokwane City on Sunday with 24-year-old Ayanda Sithole deputising in goals. The result saw Chippa slip to the bottom of the Betway Premiership log with four points in seven matches.
Eymael said the situation with the Super Eagles number one is sad but he prefers that it is sorted out internally first.
“Also to deal with some internal issues that are happening you saw that one important player [Nwabali] was not there today,” said Eymael.
“So, it’s a problem that we have to solve. But the goalkeeper [Sithole] did a good game he had a good game, and I want to congratulate him for that.
“I want to congratulate these two goalkeepers who are working hard and the goalkeeper coach. I’m sure we will bounce back.
“I cannot talk about that; I prefer not to talk about it to the media. First, I think we have to solve the problem internally, and it’s sad, but it’s like that sometimes it happens in soccer.
“But okay it gives a chance to other guys they have to take also the chance. And you know it’s important that everybody wants to play for Chippa United and to go in the same direction. It’s the only solution to take this team up and I think we are capable to do it.”
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