Former Chiefs star says Lebese must up his game

Lebese has not been a regular this season with his place in the Amakhosi wings taken by Edmore Chirambandare and Joseph Molangoane.

“I am disappointed with the way Lebese has done this season. He should be the engine of Amakhosi right now but he can’t find or keep his rhythm. Today he plays well, then the next match he is nowhere. I thought he would change,” Mahlangu was quoted on Isolezwe on Wednesday.

“Time is running out for him and he will be slowing down soon (because of age). I hope he can see his problem as well and will fix it soon because as it is now, he is not a dangerous player anymore. Whether he is there or not makes no difference in the team,” added Mahlangu who was a fan favourite during his days at Amakhosi.

But his coach, Steve Komphela shielded the player from growing criticism at the weekend, citing that he has just come back from a lengthy stay on the sidelines due to injury.

“Lebese has just come back from an injury and it will take time for him to get back to his best and the players who are in the team right now are doing well. He is a fine player,” said Komphela after Amakhosi’s 2-2 draw against Baroka FC.