Steve Komphela defends ex-Kaizer Chiefs ‘bad boy’

Moroka Swallows coach Steve Komphela has defended his troubled midfielder, Dumisani Zuma.

The former Kaizer Chiefs man allegedly reported for training under the influence of alcohol in the past weeks.

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Komphela did not deny reports that Zuma was intoxicated but preferred tnot o entertain off-field issues in public.

“These are things that you deal with everywhere. I am definitely sure, I don’t want to be controversial, even among us here [in the press conference room], from your own media houses and everywhere else, even at our own homes, such things exist,” Komphela was quoted on SowetanLive.

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Komphela defends Dumisani Zuma

“It’d be highly hypocritical of me, coming from a society that has the same aspects, when you experience the same phenomenon within your small intimate environment, then you are in denial that this can’t happen here. We are just a microscopic reflection of society.”

Zuma’s off-field issues has derailed his promising career. The 28-year-old has released by Chiefs due to reported disciplinary issues.

Komphela though seems to be patient which a player he once coached at Chiefs a few years ago.

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Zuma has played nine games without scoring nor assisting this season. 

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