Chiefs players celebrate the win during the DStv Premiership match between Kaizer Chiefs and Sekhukhune United at Moses Mabhida Stadium on September 27, 2023 in Durban, South Africa.
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Kaizer Chiefs’ new signing Sibongiseni Mthethwa has opened up for the first time on his move blockbuster move to the Soweto Giants from Stellenbosch.
Following a drawn-out pursuit that went as far as the Amakhosi hierarchy triggering Mthethwa’s release clause, the 29-year-old midfielder put pen to paper on a three-year deal with his new side.
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Mthethwa made his debut for Chiefs during a 2-1 win over Sekhukhune United on Wednesday and the defensive midfielder has shared his own thoughts on the move.
“Being here at Kaizer Chiefs, I just feel honoured to be part and parcel of the of the family, the big family,” Mthethwa told the club’s media.
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Sibongiseni Mthethwa optimizes the qualities of those around him.
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— El Capitano? (@_izodlalaiTv) September 28, 2023
“I just want to say that I’m grateful to get the chance to work with you and I hope we can work productively together as players, and that we will respect one another.
“The only thing I can promise the players is that I will be ‘Ox’ that they know. I will keep on pushing, I will win trophies with the club, and I will do everything in order for them to be happy.”
Chiefs return to action on Tuesday when they take on Cape Town City at FNB Stadium. Kick-off is at 19:30.
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