Manmorodi head coach Lulani Mokona compared his team's style of play to Premier League giants Arsenal and Manchester City after their win over Pyramids in the AFC Champions League. The South African champions won 1-0 against Egyptian side, with Tebojo Mokona scoring the only goal in the 17th minute. Mokona made the comparison in response to a question from an interviewer who asked if the team had given up their beautiful style of play.
According to IDISKITIMES, Mokona believes their match against Pyramids FC showed their ability to play attractive football while also being effective. With this victory, Manmolodi's team moved up to the top of Group A with seven points. They will play Nouadibo FC in Mauritania next February.
In addition to their success on the pitch, Manmoredi's side are also reportedly close to signing Argentine midfielder Mathias Esquivel from Reims. According to the report, the 24-year-old has agreed personal terms with the South African side to sign a four-year contract. Eskiwell has been on loan at Talleres since 2022 and has become one of the club's star players. Overall, Manmoredi's victory against Pyramids FC and the imminent signing of Esquiwell demonstrate the team's ambition and commitment to playing an attractive style of football while pursuing victory.