New AmaZulu coach Pablo Martin was pleased with his side’s success in the KwaZulu-Natal Premier’s Cup.
Usuthu overcame Richards Bay 5-4 on penalties in Sunday’s final after the match ended goalless.
The pre-season competition was Martin’s first competitive action for AmaZulu since being appointed to take over from interim boss Ayanda Dlamini.
Reflecting on his side’s performance in the final, Martin said in the Citizen: “This was our best game in the tournament. In the first half we were almost perfect. We only missed converting some of the chances we had.
“In the second half, they started to become more open, but our lack of finishing made our job more difficult.
“But anyway we are capable of creating some clear chances, they also created some in the second half.
“And to be honest, we were the best team in this tournament and the championship is deserved. We won more games than anyone.”
Martin added: “We still have a long way to go, we have a lot to improve upon. And I hope we can sign players who can increase our quality.
“But from there, at least we can say it is not going to be the same as last season where we had to fend off relegation.”
AmaZulu start their league campaign against Royal AM at the Harry Gwala Stadium on August 5.
AmaZulu crowned champions. 🏆#KZNPremiersCup pic.twitter.com/NHdZna6TsF
— Lorenz Köhler (@Lorenz_KO) July 23, 2023
