Kaizer Chiefs have made it a dozen players who have been shown the door at the Soweto giants during the off-season. Photo: Twitter @KaizerChiefs
Kaizer Chiefs latest: Zwane addresses Sheppy’s handshake snub
Kaizer Chiefs coach Arthur Zwane has set the record straight regarding the handshake incident which took social media by storm on Sunday.
Kaizer Chiefs have made it a dozen players who have been shown the door at the Soweto giants during the off-season. Photo: Twitter @KaizerChiefs
Kaizer Chiefs coach Arthur Zwane has set the record straight regarding the handshake incident which took social media by storm on Sunday.
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Zwane appeared to be snubbing Dillon Sheppard who twice extended his hand for a shake after the final whistle of that 1-1 draw at Marumo Gallants.
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And that left the impression that perhaps there were problems between the two coaches who were appointed to lead the technical team on a permanent basis at the start of the season.
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Now, Zwane said he wasn’t even aware that Sheppard had attempted to shake his hand as his mind was elsewhere after the disappointing result at Gallants.
The 48-year-old mentor further spoke about his ‘good relationship’ with Sheppard, saying they both hate losing matches.
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Zwane assured Amakhosi fans that there is no bad blood between him and Sheppard, adding that he takes him as a brother more than anything.
KAIZER CHIEFS COACH ARTHUR ZWANE ADDRESSES HANDSHAKE INCIDENT
“I’m not even aware of that, I think someone tried to explain it to me. I couldn’t see Sheppy at all,” Zwane told the media on Thursday as per iDiski Times.
“I think my mind was elsewhere because I was a little bit disappointed because of the results but I can tell you that the relationship we have with Sheppy is of… I don’t know how I can put it… he’s more like my second brother,” he said.
“We share a lot together and I have no doubt in him. Like I aluded earlier on in the season that with him, I can sleep with no worries, knowing I have a brother next to me. So, he’s that type of a person.
“He’s a good guy and he hates to fail. He’s more like me. We’re both perfectionists you know, both of us. So, I’m happy to have someone like Sheppy next to me,” added Zwane.
