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It's not about the money

It's not about the money

Posted: 2009-10-25 15:52

Golden Arrows midfielder Njabulo Manqana says winning the MTN8 Cup Final is worth more than any bonus.

Manqana, who won the Man of the Match award, attributes his side's 6-0 victory against Ajax Cape Town at Orlando Stadium on Saturday to "great teamwork".

He crowned his superb evening with two great goals as Arrows won their first major cup Final.

"I have been with Arrows a while and I have never seen the players fighting like they did during the game against Ajax," Manqana says.

"We worked hard and fought together as a team for the whole 90 minutes. I believe that even if they had added another 90 minutes Ajax were not going to come back, and we would have continued to score more goals!

"This is one of the greatest moments in my soccer career. It was also my first Man of the Match award in the PSL.

"I want to thank my teammates for achieving what we have been wishing for for a long time. The Cup also means a lot to the people of KwaZulu-Natal, who deserve to celebrate and enjoy our achievement."

Manqana tells KickOff.com that winning the cup was "worth more than money".

"I dont anything about the money promised to us, but for me money doesn't mean anything. The trophy is what counts. I will treasure this medal for the rest of my life."

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Hot Lyk Pele : 2009-10-25 16:28

That's the attitude Manqana,it's no wonder u've done so well ur self since the start of the Season.Just keep ur feet firmly on the ground&u'll neva go wrong.Some of Pierats players retired without having won any kinda medal.So just knuckle down&work very starting on Wednesday against Amakhosikazi.

Dj cool : 2009-10-25 17:12

Hey!hey! I,m jst worried guys transfer window is opening on 01DECEMBER, GOLDEN ARROWS players wl be snatched by number of clubs.watch out Mutsepe,Kaizer mutaung &KHOZA.

Gay magnate : 2009-10-25 17:30

Dude you cannot eat that medal. Likes of Mbuthu, Malatsi etc have medals but Teko with no medal has more money than them and lives a better life. Keep working hard though, 4 goals ( 2 vs wits, 2 vs ajax) in 2 games is great.

Lil witchy : 2009-10-25 17:49

Sm ppl cmnt k@k.nd i bet is ths sunclowns just bc dey agnst thy thnk dey r da drem team se voet!! Cngrts bt dnt 2 ova cndnt cum wednsdy u wl get crushed!! K4l ths circus banomlomo its 2 early 2 thnk title 4cs on top 8 eish! Jeh sees...!

Sizwe : 2009-10-25 19:39

Trophy doesn't pay the bills, money does

topdaug : 2009-10-25 21:29

We all appreciate dat money pays the bills. Let us not be shadowed by our greed n being financial experts. Am pretty certain that they will receive a fair share but due to the passion he and the team displayed, the finances played 2nd fiddle. We should celebrate players who are still passionate and having the willingness to win.
Ta!

Hetisani : 2009-10-26 07:21

no comment but just saying good like to the team of natal it was long for the team from to talk are cap.

Gatyeni: 2009-10-26 07:57

Mangana's last goal was super classic. It gets my goal of the year trophy.

Arrows rocked Orlando and cum Wednesday we Chiefs fans will be uplausing the good display of soccer although our team will be on the losing side

BrokeFan: 2009-10-26 08:08

Congratulations to Golden Arrows. Local Coach, Local Players. Local is Lekker...Celebrate as much a u can. You truly deserve to be champions. My hat is already off my head.

LTKZ #22: 2009-10-26 08:44

Aggg for FVUK sake, ya all haters shut the **** up, one way or the other management is going to give these boys money for a job well done, when last have u seen a final with more than 3 goals. Just because most of ya all did not expect the guys to pull this through. you can take your comments and your free internet access and shove it where the sun doesnt shine...

WELL done Manqoba and Crew... You deserve it

Take a bow...

Phelelani: 2009-10-26 09:22

Manqana keep on working hard and improving come the next season you will a Pirate mark my words it is where you have to be.

franco : 2009-10-26 09:31

Great display by the team and what a goal by Njabulo. Knowing South Africans, whats next Mqithi to lead Bafana in 2010 or Manqana for Bafana Bafana?

vcta : 2009-10-26 10:42

Haai maar! Evrything has a price so everything is about money

Howard: 2009-10-26 11:04

Congrats to Arrows, they deserve it. They have brought joy to us ppl from KZN. Njabulo had a super game. People Money isn't everything, yes its nice to have money but succees is by far the better reward. & we all know that with success comes oppotunitie & with that comes financial gain. SO NJABULO "Mvongqo" MANQANA, keep yo feet on the ground & strive for succes.

Wandile : 2009-10-26 11:22

Jealous Down! Hala la Bafana Bestinde. Hop u contast more finals & dish the same exciting soccer.

To sashay from the main topic. Who/What are two stignant bodies Ajax put in central defence? No wonder average players like Kaizer Jnr could find the next against Ajax. Infact thats why average teams Cheats could put three past Ajax.

S\'busiso: 2009-10-26 11:48

Good work bafana BESTENDE.U showed on Sat. that u r grown men now,no longer boyz from Lamontie.