Rivaldo Manyama

Defensive Midfielder - Free State Stars
30 Sep 2026
Wednesday
Process
Overview Personal Contract News Transfers Relations Events 25 Awards Matches History

Events

25

  1. Criticised over his pressing work

    Moderate
    Cause
    The criticism focused on missed pressing triggers and slow recovery runs. His match rating of 6.3 weighed heavily in the talk.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  2. Reassured by the manager's half-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team were behind, and the manager needed a response. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  3. Criticised in a full-time post-mortem

    Minor
    Cause
    It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  4. Stung by a half-time roasting

    Minor
    Cause
    The team were behind, and the manager needed a response. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  5. Reassured by the manager's half-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team were behind, and the manager needed a response. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  6. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  7. He has come to believe: This is where he broke through

    Mind

  8. He has come to believe: He never rated him

    Mind

  9. Learning from the star in his position Nkosikhona Ndaba

    Moderate
    Cause
    Mutual professional respect underpins this.

  10. Learning from the star in his position Malibongwe Khoza

    Moderate
    Cause
    Mutual professional respect underpins this.

  11. Stung by a half-time roasting

    Minor
    Cause
    The team were behind, and the manager needed a response. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  12. Dressing-room inquest after a humiliating result

  13. Worried by competition from a new signing Malibongwe Khoza

    Minor
    Cause
    The new arrival has visibly higher ability. The newcomer is on a much larger wage deal.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  14. Worried by competition from a new signing Lehlohonolo Sepeng

    Minor
    Cause
    The newcomer is on a much larger wage deal. He was already short on minutes before the signing arrived.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  15. Worried by competition from a new signing Nkosikhona Ndaba

    Minor
    Cause
    The new arrival has visibly higher ability. The newcomer is on a much larger wage deal.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  16. Breakthrough into the senior squad

  17. Made his senior debut for the club

  18. Reassured by the manager's half-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team were behind, and the manager needed a response. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  19. Dressing-room inquest after a humiliating result

  20. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

  21. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Moderate
    Cause
    He has unresolved concerns over his contract. His relationship with the manager is steady but tense.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  22. Signed a new contract

    Moderate
    Cause
    He committed to the project on terms both sides could live with.

  23. Contract extension signed

    Decision
    Movement
    3y · $25.6K/y

  24. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    3y · $25.6K/y

  25. He has started to want: The manager’s trust

    Mind