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Steve Komphela hails Luis Boa Morte arrival

'Local players should learn from Boa Morte'

Posted: 2012-01-26 09:35

Free State Stars coach Steve Komphela says the presence of Luis Boa Morte in the South African top-flight will give younger footballers in the country a chance to learn the trade from a respected and experienced player.

Former Arsenal, Fulham and West Ham United winger Boa Morte – by far the biggest signing of the January transfer window – was unveiled by Orlando Pirates on Tuesday.

The announcement was made as the local football fraternity was still digesting reports linking another former Arsenal player – Freddy Ljungberg – with a move to either Pirates or Kaizer Chiefs.

Komphela says players like Boa Morte and Benni McCarthy bring respect to South African domestic football as they have the potential of attracting more big names to these shores.

“It is quite clear now that the PSL is a huge brand,” Komphela tells KickOff.com.

“Our top-flight is one of the biggest in the world. Any league that wants to grow should attract big names, in the form of players and coaches to its league, and this is exactly what is happening.

“This is also happening in countries such as the USA, who now have players like Thierry Henry and David Beckham.”

Komphela says South African football is now reaping the rewards of hosting a successful World Cup.

“The growth of football in the USA accelerated after the 1994 World Cup that they hosted. We hosted the 2010 World Cup, so this is now happening here. Young players in the country should learn from the likes of Boa Morte, McCarthy and other South African players who have played in Europe.

“They have a lot to offer in terms of further boosting the profile of the ABSA Premier League.”

Vasili Barbis – who is a player agent with Prosport International – attributes the huge “player appeal” the PSL is having to its huge sponsorship.

“The exposure of South African football can only get better considering that he country just hosted the last World Cup,” says Barbis.

“The MLS in the United States is growing because of the big names now associated with their top League and the same is happening here in South Africa.

“It will have a ripple effect because if we having a lot of good, internationally recognized players coming to play here in South Africa will influence more of them to also consider playing here,” he adds.

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gotze: 2012-01-26 09:52

ngoba ebavalela amathuba nje...cnt wait for the PSL to get started again

SisterP: 2012-01-26 09:56

MLS is signing real big name players not average players like we are currently doing. Thiery Henry can still play in EPL, can Boa Morte play in EPL, the answer is no, Keane is playing in MLS currently loaned to Aston Villa, Can Bennie be loaned to Everton, the answer is no. I think we must compare apples with apples not tomato with apples.

STANCOVIC: 2012-01-26 09:56

That's the fact Steve, and we have to be positive about the developments in our league for it to grow even stronger. We, the SA football fans owe this league and the sponsors who ipumped millions of rands into this league. Firstly we don't go to the stadiums and it is disappoiting to ony see full stands during Chiefs/Pirates match or cup final. Lastly, we must be positive about our local football. A player doesn't need to go overseas to get competitive football, it can happen locally with world's best now coming to join our league. Egypt dominated the continent to almost a decade with locally based players. WHY?

TP : 2012-01-26 09:57

I'm a bit sceptical about the Freddie Ljungberg coming here as he only signed for his team in Japan around October 2011 in an 18 month deal.

Never want to believe anything that this agents/business managers or what Kickoff & others say until that materializes.

TP : 2012-01-26 10:00

I'm a bit skeptical about the Freddie Ljungberg coming here as he only signed for his team in Japan around October 2011 in an 18 month deal.

Never want to believe anything that this agents/business managers or what Kickoff & others say until that materializes.

Nomfundo: 2012-01-26 10:00

I read with great dissappointment on Soccer laduma of the comments made by Doctor Khumalo. He is qouted questioning the thinking of our PSL by attracting this so called big names starts who are over the age of 30 years. According to his comments this is detrimental to the growth of our league..... I am glad that Kompela has a different view since I was shock by Doctors comments!!!!

SisterP: 2012-01-26 10:01

MLS is signing real big name players not average players like we are currently doing. Thiery Henry can still play in EPL, can Boa Morte play in EPL, the answer is no, Keane is playing in MLS currently loaned to Aston Villa, Can Bennie be loaned to Everton, the answer is no. I think we must compare apples with apples not tomato with apples.

Jomo: 2012-01-26 10:05

Some comments here are just fuelled by jealousy.

JoeDirt: 2012-01-26 10:05

Wise words Stevovo...

Dooba OPC: 2012-01-26 10:16

You right Steve, our future coach- this is a good opportunity to learn and grow; especially since the South african culture as a whole (in particular the cultures of education and upbringing) are letting our players down. Our players are not educated steve, that is the saddest thing to our football- we also need more school soccer programmes and centres- the same way children are taken to the Zoo or to a science exploration trip to labs, the same should be done to soccer- schools should take players to trips- maybe go to see Chiefs play or see Pierats play, this will boost their morale- early contact with role models has been proven to raise the morale and confidence...

Although I don't like Boa Mortre in the name of soccer rivalry, it is a good thing that he decided to join the PSL. Nevermind his age, the name says a lot. We are thankful to McFatty for bring him here and hopefully we will bring other respected players to market our PSL- this is how we start, Rome was not built in a day, and we respect this... so big to Boa Morte and McFatty!

I WRITE WHAT I LIKE: 2012-01-26 10:16

@SisterP...

I could not agree more with you...you are spot on!!

Any snyefu planning to reach for a dondolo (walking stick), thinks of coming to ABSA PSL team...nx, this is a pathetic trend...where was this guy at his 20s? How olsd is he now?

This guy is here in mzansi to enjoy his pension from Pirates and to bonk abomakgosha...nothing more, nothing less!

Okay, let me ask the over-carried away Pirates fan...if this guy is 34years old...how old would he be in in 2015? Would he still deliver?

So, what value is going to add in the next three years? Fokol!

He is here to impart which kind of knowledge?

Kanti what happened to Pirates Development?

Benni, was clubless when Khoza called him, why did he leave England?

This Boa guy is recruited a s a free agent...why was he not contracted to any team?

Benni and Boa costed Pirates nothing...and you are busy making noise...about what?

You Pirates fans...niyizidhlayela!!!! Aboruru bakomeme!!

All psl Trophies : 2012-01-26 10:16

Wena Steve COWmpela, stop smoking socks.
Please stop disrespecting us, this Madala will bring but the destruction our promising you stars like Tokelo Rantjie.

CAF Rule 14.1: 2012-01-26 10:34

@SisterP

All you know is jelousy. i wonder what you will say if Benni happens goes back to EPL. i bet you will rap your tail between your legs!

The main reason Bennie came back was because of fitness problems. if he regains it anything can happen.
Its high time the world starts knowing what and where is PSL

I WRITE WHAT I LIKE: 2012-01-26 10:37

@ Cahmp-Bones

You are talking kak, broer!

You are only supporting this ****ty trend becaus eit is happening in your favourite team. Looking at this nonsensical trend with a clever vision, you will notice that this madalas are taking us for a ride.

Let me ask you a question...

Why must this gugiles want to play here when they are out of contract? because they can no longer match the standard they were playing in, in their 20s.

Do you,Kompela and Khoza want to tell Mzansi that PSL is the dustbin for out of sorts old madalas?

Please man, don't get carried away.

Voetsek maan

Champ "Superbrand": 2012-01-26 10:42

SisterP: 2012-01-26 09:56


MLS is signing real big name players not average players like we are currently doing. Thiery Henry can still play in EPL, can Boa Morte play in EPL, the answer is no, Keane is playing in MLS currently loaned to Aston Villa, Can Bennie be loaned to Everton, the answer is no. I think we must compare apples with apples not tomato with apples.

@SisterP,

Nxx!!!!! ****** Zebra!! just because you say Boa and Bennie cant play in the EPL does not mean they cant play. Even if Bennie cant play in the EPL anymore but he is still 10X more than most strikers here at home and the youngsters who play with him can learn from him. Look at how useless Parker is at your team, check Sthembiso missing easy chances every game. They need to play with experienced players to improve.

Tolly.ba.Thathe : 2012-01-26 10:47

Can the clueless people read this “by far the biggest signing of the January transfer window“?

People must not reserve their toilets and use this forum for vomiting. If they feel like vomiting they just come here. Why on earth can people who claim to know football question let alone criticize the signing of Boa Morte? Ok, jealousy will make people loose their lives...they actually want to compare a star (Boa Morte) with a cow (Nyawana) how can you do that yet you want to tell us not to compare apple with tomatoes when we talk of MLS and the PSL.

Go to hell...the fact is Boa Morte is a Pirates property now and we'll wallop you with this 'Madala'...you are lucky Bennie has not been fortunate to play against you just to punish you like he did to Wits and many others...le tjatjarag...! What has your pathetic team done thus far on the market?

Scirocco 'R': 2012-01-26 10:48

Now this is reality, 4 de luv of soccer. thnks Mr Kompela-future Chiefs coach.

Jomo: 2012-01-26 10:05 [ Report ]
Some comments here are just fuelled by jealousy...the writin is on the wall my brother. and just to ad on ur comment "Jealousy is the freedom of fools".

Now to all Chiefs fans, you opinions does not matter @ Naturena-do u think it matter here or elsewhere? poor lost, confused fans.

@All psl Trophies-stop calin ur future coach tht.he wil rescue ur team frm VV n Bobby.

Champ "Superbrand": 2012-01-26 10:48

Nomfundo: 2012-01-26 10:00 [ Report ]


I read with great dissappointment on Soccer laduma of the comments made by Doctor Khumalo. He is qouted questioning the thinking of our PSL by attracting this so called big names starts who are over the age of 30 years. According to his comments this is detrimental to the growth of our league..... I am glad that Kompela has a different view since I was shock by Doctors comments!!!!

@Nomfundo,

Doctor is suffering from Stress and jelousy. Yes, stress cause Family business cant afford Boa. Jelousy because he himself had to retire early because he is a drunkard. Some players like Shoes were looking after themselves and could play longer. Its not the age that count, its whether you diliver or not!!! If you can diliver then you are also helping the youngsters who can learn how to look after themselves in order to have long careers like Captain Lucky who is lifting trophies like there is no tomorrow. If you dont look after yourself you will be a witch like Nurse Khumalo because of Jelousy!!

All psl Trophies : 2012-01-26 11:00

This Madala wasn't even an impact player at Gunners.
He is one of those lucky Cows who happen to play for big team.

Mr I know it all aka steve cow-mpela shud concentrate on making sure that FSS stays in the top8 bracket.

All psl Trophies : 2012-01-26 11:08

Master:2012-01-26 10:48



Now this is reality, 4 de luv of soccer. thnks Mr Kompela-future Chiefs coach.


..............................
Kaizer Chiefs is not a spazashop that can go for ten years without a majoa trophy.
No Clown like Compela will coach Kaizer Chiefs, may be in his wet dreams.

Kaizer Chiefs is nt a team than can apoint a clown like Kerjean ofr whatever, Owen da Gama u name them...

Baroka fc : 2012-01-26 11:08

Jealousy,sadness,frustration,stress,discomfort,hopelessness & gloom deny Zebras a much needed peace of mind.Mara why Bobby ?

SIZWE THE SKY KID : 2012-01-26 11:10

Meanwhile on his first trainin session at pirates, Morte is introduced to the infamous jali and mabena, legwati is lurking around looking not pleased at all-he's carrying something rusty in his hand....
Jali: tshoni mfondini yamadi i-necklace yakho.
Mabena: lo muntu ugqoke i-rolex mos, R9k borenkeni. Usumphangele.
Jali: Yoh! Yoh! Yoh! i-rolex necklace!?!

CAF Rule 14.1: 2012-01-26 11:12

@All psl Trophies/panties

I bet you have lost weight probably by 10kg since we signed Bennie and Boa!
Stop making Pirates issues your issues to the point of losing weight, please worry about your signnings please Lebese- the dancer, Shabba-two hearted players

Ba go jela nama

Totalfootball : 2012-01-26 11:12

Its common knowledge that when you succeed in life they will always be those who try to pull you down.people must understand that Pirates main goal this season is the Champions league and we can only win it if we have a very strong squad,meaning players with experience,mentally strong and who have played at the highest level.reality is there are few players who fall in this category and for MLS to attract big name players it means the status of their league is growing so is PSL(Pirates Soccer League) if others are going to wake up late.
Beckham is 37 or 38 years but he is still playing and in demand.even Henry is 35 or 36 but very important player so people must be obsessed with the age thing.truth is PSL is not as competitive as EPL or La liga so some of this players can easily slot in.

keko : 2012-01-26 11:12

@Sister P
You talkin abt apples n tomatoes but do you really have money to pay for the apples? Try to be logical n realistic here. R u saying PSL teams shld bring players dat still good enuf 2 play in da EPL? Can they even afford any? Or wld they want 2 come here? A motor bike is not better than a car but certainly is better than a bicycle in many respects. Boa Morte might not be Henry but trust me he still has 1 or 2 things to teach da lads here.

SisterP: 2012-01-26 11:12

Champ "Superbrand": 2012-01-26 10:42
Can we please use facts not wish list. Which strikers are you refering to when you say Bennie is better than some strikers. Bennie has only scored 2 or 3 goals in the PSl this season and 4 assists. Mphela has scored 9 goals with 6 assists. Nomvethe has 6 goals and few assists. May be you are comparing Bennie to Gcobo who has one goal, but has not be playing. So on average Gcobo is better than the current old age Bennie.

Champ "Superbrand": 2012-01-26 11:12

WRITE WHAT I LIKE: 2012-01-26 10:37 [ Report ]


@ Cahmp-Bones

You are talking kak, broer!

You are only supporting this ****ty trend becaus eit is happening in your favourite team. Looking at this nonsensical trend with a clever vision, you will notice that this madalas are taking us for a ride.

Let me ask you a question...

Why must this gugiles want to play here when they are out of contract? because they can no longer match the standard they were playing in, in their 20s.

Do you,Kompela and Khoza want to tell Mzansi that PSL is the dustbin for out of sorts old madalas?

Please man, don't get carried away.

Voetsek maan

@WRITE WHAT I LIKE,

i think you are the one who need to Voetsek here!!!! Why will this players come back here when they still have contracts overseas and earning 10X what a top player earn here in the PSL? Look at the American National Team, it improved a lot bcause of experience coming to their league and most of those players were old but still could play like Bennie.

All psl Trophies : 2012-01-26 11:13

Cowza is trying by all means to prove that the stupidiy award does not belong to Patricia Motsepe...Motsepe tried to sign these flops from Europe,bt they failed to win something for the team.....
Cowza only wants to prove to us that the deserved stupidity award belongs to him not to Patricia Motsepe...

SIZWE THE SKY KID : 2012-01-26 11:13

FACT. In two seasons this guys only made two appearance for a.rsenal.
He's as experienced as Xulu is training with Barcelona and a.rsenal.

Ndaa: 2012-01-26 11:15

Pirates is following Sundowns footsteps as thay had done it with Peter Ndlovu very long ago.

keagile sdumane sdumane: 2012-01-26 11:15

i respect mr kompela alot this man is the one for the national team he brings more knowledge in the psl as well as grooming these young stars giving them exposure and i realy question mr doctor khumalo in the latest addistion of soccer laduma saying players who are over 30,32,36 going up are a disadvantage to the psl as well as to these youngsters which i personaly think age is not a problem but wat you deliver on the pitch on that particular age, that is key relevant to football. the likes of benny bring alot of experience and an honour to play against as a youngster.

Hoi Mash: 2012-01-26 11:16

@ SisterP, do you know that the MLS started the very same way after their World Cup in 94. They have progressed to the point that they attracted names like Thiery Hendry. We are only just starting, give our beloved PSL some time and who knows, we might be having big names like the God with no Mercy, Messi in the near future. (A man can dream cant he )

SisterP: 2012-01-26 11:17

keko : 2012-01-26 11:12 [ Report ]
your statement is full of stupidity, read Khompela's statement and read yours.

Ndaa: 2012-01-26 11:18

Pirates is following the Sundowns footsteps as they had done it with Peter Ndlovu long ago.

Steve, what about the development of our young stars; you shouldn't encourage surplus and rejects to come and die in our soil as our cementeries are already full as we speak.

SisterP: 2012-01-26 11:24

Hoi Mash: 2012-01-26 11:16 [ Report ]
in short you are saying we must start from where MLS started and the take 17 years before we attract the real talent like MLS is doing? we have enough money to attract better players like china is doing at the moment.

Black & Yellow : 2012-01-26 11:25

In the corporate world companies don't fire de entire experienced staff just bcoz de r graduates fresh from varsity... Dey let the graduates learn 4rm da experienced staff. The same applies to football...

Companies cannot give an opportunity to all graduates & the same applies to football in dat not all youngsters will get a chance & dey went into football very much aware of dis...

& the graduate that shows the right kind of commitment & attitude always succeeds, the same ethic shd b applied by these youngsters...

The reason our BB is doing so poorly is bcoz in SA we get over excited by a youngster who puts in a few good performances & suddenly brand every1 ova 30 a madala who shd retire... Countries lyk Italy, Spain, Holland & others have multiple players reaching over 100 caps coz dey knw nthng beats experience. This allows dem to blood youngsters @ a steady pace, not rush dem. Ova da yrs we got ourselves excited ova da likes of Majoro, Khenyeza, Diyo Sibisi, Sithembiso Ngcobo, Chabangu & recently Chapman coz dey had scored a handful of goals 4 deir teams & we instantly roped dem in2 Bafana & branded the Nomvethes old & slow. We expected da youngsters to b instant successes. The pressure became too much & dey cudnt cope... If dey a McCarhty, a Nomvethe, a Sibusiso Zuma, a Bartlett guiding dem dey cud hv done beta...

Let's wake up SA & realise Rome was not built in 1 day...

I say big up to Khoza 4 going 4 experience & let those who want to learn from BBM17 & LBM do so & doz who dnt wanna learn & improve bt moan will find demslvs on da trf list!... It's business, nthng personal...

gesh gurara : 2012-01-26 11:36

@Nda peter ndlovu was the first expensive player 2 come 2 psl,he wsnt 34yrs old like bennie and morte

keko : 2012-01-26 11:39

@Sister P
You sound so naïve about football matters. Tell me any of da players komphela mentioned dat any SA team can afford u twit? Do u think SA league compares 2 any of those leagues in revenue generated? So does PSL become a big league becoz Komphela says so?

gogowami: 2012-01-26 11:53

All psl Trophies : 2012-01-26 11:08 [ Report ] y exposing urself, which Ten yrs ar u talking about or starting from which cause it seems u know 2much? don't come and talk thingd that u don't know plz.

Champ "Superbrand": 2012-01-26 11:55

All psl Trophies : 2012-01-26 11:13


Cowza is trying by all means to prove that the stupidiy award does not belong to Patricia Motsepe...Motsepe tried to sign these flops from Europe,bt they failed to win something for the team.....
Cowza only wants to prove to us that the deserved stupidity award belongs to him not to Patricia Motsepe...

@Pentisto,

Wena Pentisto with that foul smelling bloemas of yours, you are very stupid!!! khoza signed Benni and Benni within few weeks of signing helped Pirates win TKO and need I remind you that he also contributed to the MTN trophy? I know you are a Chimpanzee and those phela are just fools!!

Champ "Superbrand": 2012-01-26 12:04

SisterP: 2012-01-26 11:12 [ Report ]


Champ "Superbrand": 2012-01-26 10:42
Can we please use facts not wish list. Which strikers are you refering to when you say Bennie is better than some strikers. Bennie has only scored 2 or 3 goals in the PSl this season and 4 assists. Mphela has scored 9 goals with 6 assists. Nomvethe has 6 goals and few assists. May be you are comparing Bennie to Gcobo who has one goal, but has not be playing. So on average Gcobo is better than the current old age Bennie.


@SisterP,

Wena Sisi!!! please go play with a Barbie doll and stop exposing your useless chimpanzee empty skull!!!! Is it fact when you say 2 or 3 goals??? Both your guess work is wrong!!!!! look here wena slima, you must calculate strike rate, not just look at the number of goals scored. To get strike rate, you have to look at the number of goals score over a number of games. In how many games did Benni score 2 or 3? Dont tell me about Mphela, he is nothing to Benni!!!! Are you trying to insult the great Benni? Actually, why are you people moaning about our Boa? We welcome him and are happy that he signed for Happy people not sad homeless people Aka Kaizer Chimpanzees or Zebras since you like the or!!!

gogowami: 2012-01-26 12:04

Black & Yellow : 2012-01-26 11:25 [ Report ]I think u know futbal thanks again and I would like to thank Sundowns Chairman to use his money on players that's the reason our PLS is improving and if u don't watch all the games u wont see this.

brazilitto : 2012-01-26 12:07

Steve is just telling de say thing we downs hv been telling for years. Motsepe vision, what a smart businessman

"Who's fooling who at ....."

Swona Champ!: 2012-01-26 12:08

thanks Mr Khompela for your open mind! local coaches like you, Palmer, Khan, De Sa, Gavin and Igusund and many more excluding Pitso I respect!
he surely going to bring another diamension on our league!

Champ "Superbrand": 2012-01-26 12:10

SisterP: 2012-01-26 11:24 [ Report ]


Hoi Mash: 2012-01-26 11:16 [ Report ]
in short you are saying we must start from where MLS started and the take 17 years before we attract the real talent like MLS is doing? we have enough money to attract better players like china is doing at the moment.

@SisterP,

So why is Nurse Khumalo not bringing in those stars who are still young from overseas then? Is it because Kaizer chimpanzees are broke or is it because you have no brain at all? Why is Kaizer chimpanzees busy breeding hungry Zimabweans feeding them cabbage at Nazoorena Zoo. our standard wont improve with this Zimababweans!!! Which Zimbo are you planning to neutralise in order to make way for a neww Zimbo signing at the end of the season? Jambo or Sweswe to be a South African?

gogowami: 2012-01-26 12:19

Thanks Mr Komphela

Scirocco 'R': 2012-01-26 12:22

All psl Trophies : 2012-01-26 11:08 [ Report ], u r right my brother i can feel ur pain.u'll b strong tho.

*******
CAF Rule 14.1: 2012-01-26 11:12
@All psl Trophies/panties
I bet you have lost weight probably by 10kg since we signed Bennie and Boa! ... hahaha CAF Rule for sure.

King Haile Selassie : 2012-01-26 12:30

What can they learn frm Boa monkey??? He had not played even a single match 4 Gunners, he is westham reject. Jealousy my foot, had he signed 4 Downs or Zebras, u rats would be singing different tube now. Only his fellow rats will learn from him!

SisterP: 2012-01-26 12:54

i am just disappointed for a team that has lost 5 games out of 15 games already to be buying over age players. Feeding a refuge milk is a waste of time, because that won't last long in their stomach. The fact that Pirates won few cups and 1 league after 12 years of winning nothing is like giving them milk.

SisterP: 2012-01-26 12:55

i am just disappointed for a team that has lost 5 games out of 15 games already to be buying over age players. Feeding a refuge milk is a waste of time, because that won't last long in their stomach. The fact that Pirates won few cups and 1 league after 12 years of winning nothing is like giving them milk.

Senganga: 2012-01-26 12:56

Let's welcome the old man to pension house.

Baroka fc : 2012-01-26 13:11

@Bongani there is nothing wrong with locking yourself in your room & cry until you feel better.

leo: 2012-01-26 14:56

Great work done by Khoza and Motsepe on growing the PSL brand. pls can Chiefs come to the party as well and do the same?

Tebzana : 2012-01-26 15:39

@leo. LET ME ENLIGHTEN U A BIT.While u were busy crying in those cloth napkins a certain Gary Bailey came to our shores to become a goalkeeper 4 a team in SA,he was at that time the no.1 keeper for a very established team in UK calld Man United n that was in the 90 ekse. So don't come here n tell us ka Boa Morte cos u had neva heard of him b4 last week. What Pierats is doing nw is def not unique to us.So rejoice ka ur old crock n leave us Zebras outta this.

hlangos : 2012-01-26 19:02

plz pi-rates fans leave us in peace-we dnt need amakhehla coz we dnt hve i grant yahulumeni . . .nnnxxa

Zosha: 2012-01-27 10:51

@sizwe the sky kid
You are such an idiot! Jelousy is the freedom of fools

*andile*: 2012-01-27 11:23

When last did both USA and England win the World Cup let alone being the dominant force to be recognized at international level.Foreign stars will always hinder the development of young players of any country. The Absa Premier League can grow into a huge brand, but the
country will always suffer at international level we will always come last.