New Orlando Pirates signing Ndumiso Mabena has explained why he rejoined the Buccaneers for a second stint and why he didn’t mind waiting several week
New Orlando Pirates signing Ndumiso Mabena has explained why he rejoined the Buccaneers for a second stint and why he didn’t mind waiting several weeks for his deal to be finalised.
The 35-year-old was officially announced as new signing, alongside Craig Martin, on Thursday after put pen-to-paper on a one-and-a-half year deal.
Mabena returns to Orlando Stadium for a second time, having lifted seven trophies including back-to-back trebles during his first stint with the Sea Robbers.
He explained that he was happy Pirates chairman Dr. Irvin Khoza wanted to have him back and help him after his contract dispute with Royal AM.
“With all that was happening with me and Royal AM, we had to go through a lot,” he told Andile Ncube on Sports Night Amplified.
“But the chairman opted to take me back and he said to get a contract here I must give him my clearance and see how we work it out.
“I was happy, I couldn’t say no to him after what I had gone through and what I had gone through with the team with all the silverware before.
“On 22 of September, I started and joined the team at training. That’s when it started and I only had to sign recently now on the 21 November.”
Mabena also explained that he was happy to wait for Pirates to finalise their offer, even though it took quite a few weeks since he first started training with the club.
“I think with the chairman wanting me back and me wanting to rejoin the team as well, because I still want to win with the team and I know I’ve got a lot to offer to the team,” he explained.
“I was happy despite me not being signed before. I was happy to be part of a team that won the MTN8 and me being there to give the guidance towards the final.
“I’m happy, that’s why I waited. I’m happy to have signed.”
Mabena made 71 appearances for the Buccaneers during his first stint, scoring eight goals, as per Transfermarkt
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