17/06/2026
📰📰Khalil Ben explans why Ethan Chislett, Nkanyiso Shinga, Etiosa Ighodaro, not much game time what were the issues with them.
"Ighodaro was injury problems, but he’s a very good striker, and if he was fit for this season, I think there were many games he could have won us points with his goals. It’s unfortunate he was not able to play." Said Khalil
"Chislett, one question - we had three playmakers, Shabalala, Chislett and Sirino... you have to choose one to start, one benched and one out of the team. All season, when Shabalala start, Chislett is on the bench. In the press conference, ‘Where is Sirino coach?’ You put Ethan out, they asked why is he out. "
"So it was always a tricky situation, which we could not find a solution for that. But it was about performances, from our perspectives and training sessions. We felt that Shabalala deserved to play,
and Sirino, with his experience, and out of football, he’s the type of player who helps the young players a lot, good energy, good vibe."
" Not the kind of player that when he’s on the bench or out of the squad that created problems or be a problem. He’s the type of player where
the team always comes before him. He was always positive and brought a lot of experience coming from Sundowns."
" We needed that. But Chislett, there was two
points. The first was paperwork issues when we started the league. For two months, he was not able to play - and you know when you play the league, and the team is there, everything, it becomes difficult to now bring a player out of the
team without rhythm."Ben continued. .
" He then had two injuries. Chislett got some time to play in the second half of the season, not much, played some games. Shabalala in these moments, Shabalala and Sirino were giving us what we asked for. "
"Ethan has quality; he can help the team, but the new coach will decide. Some coaches would prefer Chislett over Shabalala. Some not, it’s two different players with different expectations in
the play
