Warriors left-back Onismor Bhasera has been appointed SuperSport United’s new captain ahead of the 2022/23 season.
SuperSport United coach Gavin Hunt gave the armband to the 36-year-old Zimbabwean following the departure of Ronwen Williams to Mamelodi Sundowns.
Speaking to the media at the DStv Premiership launch in Randburg, Johannesburg, on Thursday, Hunt said Bhasera was democratically voted the new club captain. Said, Hunt:
Bash will be the captain this season. He has the experience, he is a great professional. He is a leader and I think he will take the role. I think he will take this role well.
It’s important for someone to come in and be verbal and keep standards as high as possible, which is not only on the field but off the field.
I am sure Bash will do well. He has my full support. I chose him. It was a democratic vote. It was me.
Bhasera said he welcomed the responsibility and spoke about how the loss of Williams is a big one for the club. He said:
It (being captain) is a big responsibility. SuperSport is a big club, but I’ve got to take it with both hands and I will obviously have to go out there and lead by example.
I need to bring my A-game, so it’s going to be an interesting season.
Ronwen served the club well and it’s a big loss, but it’s a big opportunity for someone else who is going to come in and fill those shoes.
He (Williams) is gone, but that’s football. Players are always moving around. We wish him luck at his new club.
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