‘We’ve not received any communication from them whatsoever,’ says chair of KZN team.

Matches were put on hold pending the eligibility case involving Durban City and a Cape Town City protest.

‘I will not die on the bench. Next year after the World Cup is finished [I will leave],’ coach adds.

‘In some moments we did not find the way to compete at the level we should have to win the trophy.’

‘The people of Bloemfontein will remain in my heart forever,’ Moroccan says.

February match that was suspended due to power failure should have resumed within 48 hours, rules say.

‘Well, every trophy comes with its own shape, but it’s heavy, hey. I think it’s heavy like the cheque they gave us.’

Team does not get the credit it deserves for its campaign, says coach

Coach thinks top eight ‘is a situation that will be resolved in the last game [at] the last minute’.

‘Spirit has been a wonderful pleasure to experience in these months,’ the Portuguese says.