Stuart Baxter paid a glowing tribute to veteran midfielder Reneilwe "Yeye" Letsholonyane after Supersport United beat Orlando Pirates 4-1 at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on Saturday night to retain the Nedbank Cup.
Baxter described Yeye as "fit as a butcher's dog".
Letsholonyane has been a key figure at Supersport since joining the club at the start of the 2016-2017 season.
The 35-year-old, who joined Matsatsantsa a Pitori from Kaizer Chiefs as a free agent, made the people who doubted him eat humble pie.
"I knew Yeye from Chiefs," Baxter said. "I knew he had a couple of years in him. He is as fit as a butcher's dog. He is sharp at training. If ever I was certain about a signing, it was Yeye. I gave him a massive hug when we came off the pitch and I told him to keep on winning things.
"Yeye will, he is a winner. He has had a magnificent season. He has been a tremendous signing. He has been a pleasure to work and play with."
Just R20 for the first month. Support independent journalism by subscribing to our digital news package. 