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born 1969 South Africa
David Sibusiso Nyathi (born 22 March 1969) is a retired South African soccer player, who is currently the assistant coach at Ajax Cape Town, and previously coached their under-19 team.
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I wouldn't want it any other way.
I am also the chairperson, So yes, I also have something going outside the field of play that keeps me bus
As a football person, when I look back to those who made football, there were far greater players than I am
I think we all don’t know what awaits us, But we all have a drive to meet the unknown
I have the same mentality and I want to achieve things
Even today the Pirates supporters wherever they see me are still calling me Going Up [Laughs].
The design of Apartheid, which rendered many black players disadvantaged, made it difficult for many deserving players to have the opportunities he was afforded
They started asking themselves questions like, who is this boy? Right their other Pirates supporters decided, he is Going Up [Laughs].
We were together at the 1998 FIFA World Cup in France so I have good knowledge of him as a person, he is an exceptional goalkeeper and leader as well.
We came from the worst background – just imagine coming from Apartheid! – onto the steps of international competition,”
I duly got to work and we managed to compete and win the Nike Tournament in Johannesburg with victory of SuperSport United
I was then promoted up to the U15’s.
You have to look in terms of longevity, do you want to achieve instant success or longevity in terms of raising quality players that will enjoy a sustainable career for a long time in their future
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