Some coaches whose teams have been performing well fear the lengthy break may disturb their rhythm while those who have been finding the going tough are only too happy to embrace the recess and intend to use the time to address their challenges before the resumption of the League in February.
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Other coaches hope the eight weeks will provide sufficient time for the recovery of some of their key players, who have been sidelined from action because of injury.
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Orlando Pirates coach Roger De Sa – whose team trails log leaders Kaizer Chiefs by a single point on the League table – is not sure whether he should be happy or worried by the lengthy break.
"For me, it is like two sides of the same coin," De Sa, whose team cruised to a 2-0 victory over Golden Arrows on Wednesday night, tells KickOff.com.
"I am happy that the players will be able to rest. Some of the injured players will also have enough time to recover without any pressure.
"However, I am worried that the break may affect our momentum. We have been playing very well in our League matches but it is as if we are now on off-season.
"The team will play four or five friendly matches during the break to make sure that we keep the fitness levels up," adds De Sa, who is also looking to sign new players when the transfer window opens in January.
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Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane is also hoping that the break will provide adequate time for the recovery of players on his injury list: Punch Masenamela, Doctor Mampuru, Edward Manqele, Lebohang Mokoena and Eleazar Rodgers.
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However, while Kaizer Chiefs coach Stuart Baxter hopes to use the break to "make a few adjustments" and "establish the defence", the British coach is worried that six of his players might either pick up injuries or could be suffering from fatigue when they return from Afcon duty with Bafana Bafana.
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Moroka Swallows coach Zeca Marques hopes to "recharge the batteries" during the breather after the team ended a largely disappointing stint of poor results with a 2-0 win over Platinum Stars on Wednesday evening.
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Meanwhile, Ajax Cape Town and University of Pretoria will all be involved in friendly matches during this period.
Ajax will host Norwegian side Vikings on February 2 while University of Pretoria will play against Africa Cup of Nations Group D finalists Algeria on 16 January.
Algeria – who are based in Rustenburg and are also due to play against Bafana in an international friendly on 13 January – might also play against Platinum Stars at the Royal Bafokeng Sports Palace in a practice match that is yet to be confirmed.
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and by the way the 300 did not survive, shame they puffed and huffed but at the end, were outsmarted
Asizweni ma-hypocrite wamaZebra!
atleast they not claiming to be bucselona, or have myessi in their squad,
bloody fong kongs,
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kc certainly lifted my festive spirit...join us....
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Lmao futbol is really fun, Pirates fans blog about Chiefs &Chiefs fans blog about Pirates..in as much as we are rivals @ the end of the day we make this KO an interesting blog, we critisize, diss &joke bout our opponents bt dat doesn't make us enemies..just wana take this chance to wish all of u (bloggers) a happy festive season , Gucci, Phefeni, Hlabarito namajita..Ramsees, Nipsy,nabo 'Champ' &every1 else nibe grand gents Feb 2013 is not dat far so take care outies &keep it real( support our national team regardless of who's selected to play)• Khooooosi•
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Is De Sa planning a Bidvest Wits raid???
Which big names is Pitso going to release???
Tell us bafe2 plz share the info...
Beauty is in the eye of the Bhakaniya
Look at US . . . . . . . Beautiful Image!!!
Tell Mr editor...Kaizer Chiefs will play against Man united.
Whether they head or dunusa at Manchester we dont care
the most important part of the marathon is coming in Feb, hope the players will be ready coz ku yo ba nzima...hope Baxter brings back lo muthi we ManCheaters Untd...
All hail Rise nd Glory...nd King G.Chitalu
Next year, it's not only the year where we will get a gist what football is, but standings are subject to change: as the coaches are having different sentiments....the truth is those who are doing well / have been doing well kwi first round are / should be worried: I remember very well last year, my christmas was one of the best...but the so called 'break'....didn't play fair on us: as the article suggest Moroka Swallows coach will have to come back with new or amended techniques: