Shabalala happy with Ajax's season

Ajax Cape Town midfielder Nhlanhla Shabalala said on Wednesday he did not agree with the critics who said his team's season was a disappointment.

The Urban Warriors had an excellent run in the first half of the season when they finished top of the log.

They went on to win the Telkom knockout against Orlando Pirates.

After this, wins did not come easy with the team losing key players to injury and suspension.

The Cape Side did not manage get within the top four before the end of the season as they only won four of their last 10 games.

Shabalala said under the current state of affairs he believed his team performed well.

Shabalala won the Most Improved player Award at the club's Annual Awards on Monday.

He was one of the team members who battled with injuries this year.

He said the fitness programme he was on was what really assisted in his recovery.