Badela Confident Durban City Are On The Right Path

Durban City’s new coach, Sinethemba Badela, says the club is heading in the right direction following his appointment earlier this week.

Badela replaced Gavin Hunt on Boxing Day, with Hunt having since taken over at Stellenbosch FC.

The 34-year-old joined the club after identifying a strong alignment between his values and the vision of Durban City FC.

“Durban City is a club that is moving in the right direction. The ambition shown by the chairman, the board and the technical team really stood out to me. I like the squad, I like the players, and I feel very comfortable here,” said Badela in a club media statement.

Known for his modern and progressive approach, Badela outlined a football philosophy centred on control and intensity.

“I want a team that dominates the game, both with and without the ball. More importantly, I want the players to express themselves, play with energy and work extremely hard on the pitch,” he explained.

As the second half of the season approaches, Badela has emphasised continuity and building on the strong foundation laid in the first round of the campaign.

His immediate focus is on settling in quickly, reinforcing key principles and ensuring clarity within the squad.

“The team has done very well so far. My focus is on continuing that progress and helping the players fully express their strengths on the pitch,” he added.

Badela also highlighted the importance of the club’s supporters and the role they play in shaping Durban City’s identity.

“We want people to enjoy coming to the stadium. We will give everything in every game and make Durban City an exciting team to watch,” he concluded.

Durban City currently sit seventh on the Betway Premiership table with 22 points from 15 matches. Badela will take charge of his first match when City host Polokwane City at Chatsworth Stadium on 25 January.