Royal AM co-head coach Khabo Zondo has issued his verdict on Mfundo Thikazi's performance against Swallows.
Thwihli Thwahla fell 2-0 to Swallows at the Dobsonville Stadium in Soweto on Wednesday evening after conceding goals from Gregory Damons and Mwape Musonda.
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Mfundo Thikazi was brought in during the second half and added a renewed energy to the team, creating several goal-scoring opportunities, but not quite enough to save his side from defeat.
"With Thikazi, we know he'll always give you that energy. He's a technically sound player," Zondo said post-match.
The 23-year-old winger has made seven appearances for Royal AM this season, scoring three times. However, he's only started two of those matches and Zondo explained that he prefers Thikazi as an impact player from the bench.
"Let's not overload him with what he's capable of doing. There are other players who are supposed to be doing exactly what he does," Zondo added.
"So yes, at times we start with him and we don't get the desired results but having him, we know he's a game changer. He comes in as an impact player for us."
The loss leaves Royal AM in 10th place on the premiership log and just four points ahead of bottom-of-the-table Marumo Gallants.
Thikazi may get another opportunity to put his talent on display when Thwihli Thwahla takes on Golden Arrows on Tuesday, 25 October, before a crunching encounter against log leaders Mamelodi Sundowns on Saturday 29 October.
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