Rulani Mokwena: Mamelodi Sundowns Manager Hails the Influence of Bongani Zungu on His Team

• Rulani Mokwena has reacted to Bongani Zungu's performance against AmaZulu in the PSL
• The former Rangers star was played out of position in Sundowns' 3-0 win over the Heroes
• The Brazilians maintain their lead on top of the Premier Soccer League table after the win

Mamelodi Sundowns coach, Rulani Mokwena, has showered praises on Bongani Zungu after their 3-0 win over AmaZulu in the DStv Premiership on Tuesday evening.

The South African manager is happy with what the former Rangers midfielder brings to his team both on and off the pitch.

A hat-trick from Brazilian star, Lucas Ribeiro Costa, gave the Premier Soccer League champions a deserved win over the Heroes.

Zungu played out of position against AmaZulu as he was deployed as a centre-back but pulled off a top-class performance in the game.

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In an interview, as per iDiskiTimes, Mokwena hailed Zungu for his influence in his team both on and off the pitch.

"You know, sometimes we think things [of a new role] but first you need the capacity from the player and Bongz has it from a technical, tactical [level], he’s a big boy, very experienced, tactically very clued up, he knows when to step in or fill in," he said.

"And then also he believes in the coach, it’s important, sometimes you can come up with the best ideas, and maybe the worst ideas, but players can make them the best idea. And they could be absolute hogwash but the player believes in you so much that they follow blindly and with their technique and ability; make it look good."

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Most of the South Africa national team squad members play under the young tactician, and they were some of the best players in the team.

The Brazilians' methodical build-up and combination play were evident in the Hugo Broos' side throughout the tournament.