AmaZulu head coach Arthur Zwane has come to the defense of goalkeeper Richard Ofori after his errors cost the team valuable points in their thrilling encounter against Kaizer Chiefs. The match, which ended in a dramatic draw, saw Ofori make two uncharacteristic mistakes that allowed Chiefs to snatch a result.

Speaking after the game, Zwane acknowledged Ofori’s contributions while also recognizing the costly errors.

“Unfortunately, football is a game of mistakes. But as I said earlier on, he kept us in the game in the first half. Sometimes, when the pressure mounts, you are bound to crack. He made those two crucial mistakes; both of them we know he’d normally save and make them look easy,” Zwane said.

Despite the disappointment, Zwane remains supportive of his goalkeeper, emphasizing the need to rebuild his confidence.

“Now it is our job as coaches to try and help him psychologically because we need him. He’s been doing fantastically well for the team,” Zwane added.

Ofori, who has been a key figure for AmaZulu since his arrival, will now look to bounce back and regain his form as the team prepares for their next challenge. With Zwane’s backing and the faith of his teammates, the Ghanaian shot-stopper will be eager to put this setback behind him and continue delivering strong performances for the club.