Interim head coach Musa Nyatama admits that he has been feeling the heat as Swallows climbed their way out of the relegation scuffle with a dramatic win over Maritzburg United.
Swallows needed a late goal from January signing David Ulomi to collect a precious three points at home against an equally desperate and bottom-of the table Maritzburg United.
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The Dube Birds have endured a tumultuous season that's seen the Soweto club undergo three managerial changes with Dylan Kerr being the first to get the sack earlier this season before Ernst Middendorp handed in his resignation at the start of March, leaving Swallows in 14th position.
Nyatama has since overseen the club's matches, collecting two wins in the last five matches and has taken the Birds up to twelfth, but the player-turned-coach admits he's been feeling heat.
"It has been stressful down there [in the relegation battle, it has not been easy, especially for a new coach like me," confessed Nyatama.
"It has been stressful but I need to take it. It's a bit responsibility for me but I need to take it.
The Dube Birds have recruited former Chippa United head coach Morgan Mammila in a technical advisory role.
"It's good to have someone like him, who has been in football, together with coach. When we speak, we are only combining our minds to see how best can we help the team and with the decisions," added Nyatama.
"I don't want to take the decisions alone, I also have to consult them and hear what they have to say."
Celebrations will have to be cut short at Swallows next face neighbours Kaizer Chiefs on Monday at Peter Mokaba Stadium.
The match against Amakhosi will kick-off at 15:00.
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