OPINION: SuperSport’s attitude means they don’t deserve continental football

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SuperSport United head coach Gavin Hunt made it clear this season that his side's priority is not in the continental competitions.

Matsatsantsa a Piroti’s unwillingness to take these competitions seriously was laid bare for everyone to see this season.

A top four finish or winning the Nedbank Cup presents another passage to play continental football, if only in the Confederation Cup. If Hunt and his charges achieve any of the above mentioned scenarios at the end of the season, then fair play to them. They lost four games and drew one as they bowed out of the group stages without putting their best foot forward. Playing a second string team and experimenting was never going to be the answer.

Another point to highlight is that players work hard the whole season to qualify for these competitions. I can assure you that the majority of them would have wanted to test themselves against some of the best teams Africa has to offer. Minutes of the pitch should be awarded on merit and the spirit of fair play must also apply to show respect for the organisers. It’s only fair that clubs who value and embrace the hectic schedule of traveling on the continent should represent the local league in these major competitions.

 

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