Africa-Press – Eswatini. Green Mamba head coach Ernest Mavuso said he was unhappy with the way Mbabane Highlanders treated him.
In fact, the coach said his heart was broken because he was fired for winning.
“I was left confused after being fired because I thought the team was on the right track. I know as coaches we are hired to be fired but not the way it happened at Highlanders.”
The tactician, who has now turned the Correctional Services side into a football powerhouse, was sacked by the crowd pulling side on February 7, 2022 with his trusted assistant Sandile Lulane despite the fact that they had played 10 matches unbeaten.
The team was also at the summit of the MTN Premier League log standings.
The gaffer has now won the MTN Premier League and the Trade Fair Cup within a period of 15 months. Interestingly, Green Mamba have become Mbabane Highlanders’ hoodoo team since Mavuso took over in March 2022.
The soft-spoken coach spoke for the first time after his unceremonious departure at the black and white outfit.
Pained
“I still remember like it happened yesterday. I was fired without a reason and we were at the top of the log table at the time. I was called a rented coach for no reason and this really broke my heart. It really pained me, more so because my father was very sick at the time. My father is a die-hard Highlanders supporter.”
He said for all this time, he did not want to talk about his sacking at Highlanders.
“It was hard to come to terms with it but again everything happens for a reason. Here I am today and I am enjoying coaching this great team called Green Mamba,” he said.
Mavuso said this was not by any means a way of getting back to Highlanders but was merely speaking his heart out.
“I believe my sacking was a blessing in disguise. My soul is now at peace and I have finally spoken about it. I found myself a team that has a clear vision and timely objectives. I am happy with the support I am getting from our President Phindile Dlamini, down to the kit manager and of course the ball boys. We work as a unit and this makes my job easier,” he said. Mavuso also commended his players for their dedication.
“These are true soldiers; I like their attitude and fighting spirit.”
He said they would continue working hard.
“I have no point to prove to my critics and I am happy here. We are doing our best to hit the ground running when the league games start this weekend,” he closed
The coach has had stints with Malanti Chiefs, Moneni Pirates, Denver Sundowns and Manzini Wanderers, among others teams.
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