AmaZulu coach urges patience as youngsters fuel strong start

AMAZULU are still a “work in progress’, which is why they are not getting carried away despite their strong start to the campaign, with coach Arthur Zwane insisting there is still room for improvement — particularly as the club continues to integrate and develop young players.

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Usuthu are guaranteed a top-five finish to the year after heading into the AFCON break with 24 points from seven wins, three draws and four defeats. That’s an impressive return, given the club's long-stated ambition of becoming a top-four side.

In fact, Usuthu briefly tasted life among the chasing pack when they beat Golden Arrows 1-0 on Tuesday night to climb to third on the log — although Kaizer Chiefs and Sekhukhune United were still to play on Wednesday and Sunday respectively.

Given all their progress at the start of the season, Zwane was pleased that his side finally broke into the top three at the eighth attempt, but he cautioned that it remains too early for celebration.