Jomo Cosmos have been given a major boost by a number of their top players, who have pledged their support to boss Jomo Sono and vowed to help the club regain their Premier Soccer League status.

Sono has said that he intends to quit management at the end of next season, after helping Cosmos back to the PSL.

Captain Avril Phali, Lucky Mhlathe, Ousmane Berthe and Ayo Oluwafemi all believe their boss can achieve this goal and are keen to help the club bounce straight back into South Africa's top-flight.

Phali told the Sowetan: "That he should quit coaching is something for the ignorant. We know, just as much as Bra J understands that we will lose some players, that 80 to 90 percent have pledged their loyalty to the club."

Phali also revealed that some former 'zenkosi' players are ready to return to the club if called upon.

"As it is, there are former Cosmos players who have already called the boss to say they are prepared to return and help the club get back where it belongs.

"It is not about how many times you fall, but about how many times you pick yourself up that matters."

Cosmos were relegated for the second time in three years following their 1-0 loss to Moroka Swallows at the Dobsonville Stadium in their final match of the 2009/10 season.

Mhlathe added: "Bra J is the only coach who can take us back to the elite league. We have been there before and we know what it takes.

"We are even more focused than the last time. We are fortunate at Cosmos because we are like brothers. We are family and we share the same spirit. Our chairman and coach has always been there for his troops and we share the same ideals as him.

"Actually, the coach should retire from his other businesses and sign a five-year contract with Cosmos."