Swallows defender Keegan Allan has lauded the tactics utilised by Steve Komphela this season.
Under the guidance of the former Maritzburg United, Kaizer Chiefs and Golden Arrows mentor, the Dube Birds have been playing an expansive passing game this term.
They are currently in sixth place on the DStv Premiership standings with five wins from their opening 11 fixtures and have conceded the second-fewest goals after league leaders Mamelodi Sundowns.
While they suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Kaizer Chiefs last time out, ahead of their midweek clash with fellow Soweto rivals Orlando Pirates, Allan says defence will remain a top priority for his team this term.
Ahead of the game, the centre-back said in the Sowetan: “In terms of our defensive record in the league, I believe we have the second-best record behind Sundowns. So, it’s a big positive.
“We still want the record of being the best defence in the league. Coach Steve [Komphela] wants us to be number one in every department, he implements that attitude into us. He demands excellence. It’s enjoyable to be playing under him.”
Allan added: “In terms of how we play, it’s an exciting style of football. It comes with ups and downs but at the end of the day it’s exciting for the club to be playing football like we do.”
