That Is Why I'm Their Coach

Some days are good, others not so, and to find out how true this statement is, one need only ask Jozef Vukusic, who performed miracles with Polokwane City last season but seems to currently be having a mountain to climb with AmaZulu FC, whom he joined shortly after the commencement of the 2019/20 campaign.

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Glimpses of the Usuthu side that is known to put up a fight have been there, albeit in patches, but the reality is that they are sitting in the bottom half of the league standings with nine games played so far, and when it comes to turning it around, all eyeballs will naturally always be fixated on the coach. In this interview, the well-traveled mentor assures Soccer Laduma’s Beaver Nazo that his charges are buying into his methodology and that it is a matter of time before the sun shines on the Durban outfit. Read on!

Beaver Nazo: Coach, you got a much-needed win away to Baroka FC last weekend, which must have come as a relief after recent results.

Jozef Vukusic: It was an important game for us and it was never going to be easy because we were playing a side that is also on the wrong side of the log table, so it was all about fighting for points. We are still in a process of building (the) confidence of the team. We are still a work in progress. Compliment to the boys for the hard-fought victory and very important three points. Remember a win always lifts up the morale of the team. Thanks also to our supporters who travelled to watch us in Limpopo.

BN: You say you’re still work in progress…

JV: Well, we’ve been working on a number of things, hey – the tactical aspect of the game, mental aspect of the game and, of course, the mentality of the team. We are still learning (about) one another, me and my players, but they keep surprising me. The other thing I want to make sure is implemented is consistency.

BN: You made changes to your starting line-up, with Lehlohonolo Majoro noticeably starting the game.