Mngqithi highlights the ‘unusual thing’ about youngster Asekho Tiwani

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Manqoba Mngqithi has highlighted an “unusual thing” about the club’s new man Asekho Tiwani.

The left-back’s switch to the Brazilians came as a surprise somewhat to many with the young defender joining from Sekhukhune United.

Last season was his debut in first-team football after he got a promotion from the Babina Noko DStv Diski Challenge side.

Since joining Masandawana, Tiwani has made an immediate impact, hitting the ground running and delivering impressive showings whenever called upon.

He has played six games in all competitions, receiving playing time ahead of Divine Lunga with Terrence Mashego injured, while Aubrey Modiba has been deployed more frequently in midfield.

Mngqithi says Tiwani’s bright start to his Sundowns’ tenure has taken them by surprise at the club, particularly given that he’s young and inexperienced.

The Sundowns coach says it’s unusual for a young player like Tiwani to maintain consistency as he has in a few matches he has featured for Bafana Ba Style.

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“That’s very impressive, I don’t want to lie to you, he’s one player that surprises all of us when you consider that just last season he was a DDC [DStv Diski Challenge] player for Sekhukhune,” said Mngqithi after the match against Polokwane City over the past weekend.

“Suddenly, he’s amongst the serious contenders for the first spot in the Sundowns camp.

“He plays very well and the good thing about him which is very unusual from a youngster, he’s very consistent.

“Youngsters are normally not very consistent and he’s very consistent and one just hopes and prays that he does not get injured.”

Tiwani also represents the under-20 South Africa national team where he serves as the captain.

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