He has been at the forefront of Amajita's high tempo passing game, playing an integral role in the team securing a place in the semi-finals. His ability to take on and beat several opponents, his speed, and his eye for the killer pass has lit up the Athlone and Cape Town stadiums. Ngidi has not only been South Africa's best player, but has been one of the stand-out performers in the tournament as a whole, which includes South American giants Brazil and Argentina, as well as African heavyweights Ghana, Nigeria and Cameroon. Ngidi usually finds himself the smallest man on the park, but he's one of the most difficult players to take the ball off – thanks to his strength, determination, and excellent ball control. "His size, especially considering the position he plays does not matter. He's quicker than everyone else and his skill overcomes his lack of height," explains Amajita coach Solly Luvhengo. "He may be the shortest on the park, but you can see how he puts himself about, how he challenges for the ball. If he does lose possession, he picks himself up quickly and soon wins it back. I have no doubt Ngidi can go on to play in the PSL."
_quote Playing just behind the strikers, the player is on the books of SuperSport United. The 18-year-old has been with the Pretoria side for six years already, and although is yet to crack the first team squad, he is hopeful to soon get his chance in the PSL, where all indications are he will be a big hit. "I was told to do my pre-season, from July this year, with the first team squad, so I'm looking forward to that challenge and to seeing if I can play at the highest level. It's exciting to get the chance to play with some of the best senior players in this country," he said. "I've been with SuperSport since I was 12, so that has helped me to develop well, tactically and in all aspects of my game." Dedication to his profession and the desire to make the most of his opportunities are the driving force behind Ngidi's success. "I was expecting to do well at this tournament because it comes with hard work – with the right attitude nothing can defeat you. I live for my parents, for me to see them happy makes me proud, to pay them back for what they have given to me, a life, makes me happy."
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Pirates has better youngsters, that is why we dominate all the teams in Gauteng as well as SA in general. Therefore, if we wanted him he would be playing in our development as we speak because he is not a "new" talent. If he played for those unknown teams around SA Pirates would definately snatch hi m & make him a history-making galaxy.
You must watch the development team games of all teams around Gauteng, you will learn.
Hayi mara for responding to a lady, wa nyontsha maan! Tjerr, e kare skgama on a g-string. Kick back already. Don't masturbate over two years of success that is compared to a bad stock. Buy a Pierats share, lose value for close to 10 years and after you sell, the price shoots up for a brief stint. O s'ka tlo re chayela skgama maan. You need stability and consitancy over a period of time. Why aren't you as big as the most successful club that's born from one of your ex-players? Errr, maybe that's because your Chairman o shorta ka meeno! Kgaa, phoo! Khosi-riginator!
Big brands & brand experts bestowed a SUPERBRAND status to Orlando Pirates, yes, only Pirates in the PSL, a feet that indicates that our peers such as Cocacola, Microsoft, Liver Ponds & other recognise us. So I get suprised when you claim that KC is big, why is the industry saying differently?
Stop this shebeen mentality & use facts to argue.
By the way I was not supposed to use my breath to answer you because like all KC hobos you still call your team Iwisa...
"Brand Experts"... I suppose you actually know who conducted this Sunday page 4 so called authentic research. What a coincidence that another research house "Markinor" found Kaizer Chiefs being more or a "valuable" brand than Pie-rats as well as most popular on the continent than Pie-rats. Yep, the star holders are less popular. Now you want to tell me your research is more authentic than the other. Give us a break young lad.
What constitutes "SuperBrand"? Popularity? Supporters/Fans/Loyalty? Profitability? Awareness? Stability?... Judging by your gutter comment, I'm not convinced you know yourself. Sit down and buckle up for the ride DOWN the roller coaster young lad. Talk stability of cup takings, fan support (in numbers), stadium gate takings, retails sales, awareness... Hell, I could go on.
Oh but let me not forget, you'll only hit back ka 6 cups in 2 years and a star ne. Okay, sorry comrade. Hade.
Ngidi of Supersports Unted Football Club was voted the Most Valuable Player of the competition and also emerged the highest goal scorer with 6 goals. The second best player was the captain of the FC Utrecht Yassin Ayoub, while the third best player was Eugene Ansah of Liberty Academy.