Gcaba confirms speaking to Sundowns

Orlando Pirates new signing Ayanda Gcaba confirms to having spoken to Mamelodi Sundowns

Posted: 27 July 2012 Time: 07:30 pm

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Orlando Pirates new signing Ayanda Gcaba confirms to having spoken to Mamelodi Sundowns prior to completing his move to the champions where is now looking to make an impact.

Gcaba acknowledges he held talks with Sundowns but it all came to nothing when they disappeared.

"Sundowns was in the picture and I did speak to them but then I don't know what happened afterwards because they never followed up on their interest. Though Sundowns never followed on their interest I never felt down because this is football and you must expect anything," says Gcaba.

"Pirates were more serious because they followed up on their interest and it is for that reason that I am happy to have signed. It has always been my dream to play for a big team and I was lucky and fortunate to identified and then signed by Pirates. Pirates were interested in me from last season," he reveals.

The defender is now looking to make his stay at Pirates as a breakthrough to bigger things.

"Firstly we have to continue with the winning mentality while I also want to learn a lot from the senior players at the club. I have hopes of breaking into Bafana Bafana and I know that as long as I play at Pirates that will happen," says Gcaba.

Article by: Lovemore Moyo

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black and white
posted: 07:46 pm
You made the right choice boi, u'l have strong competition and u're gauranteed trophies.....just work hard.
Mhlonitjhwa: Treble Champ kwesibili
posted: 07:52 pm
You go and slaughter a goat as you were guided to the right direction by those who love you...your ancestors are involved.
Tomorrow you will get the taste of how is like to be a champ when we kick Zebras, then you will be the real champ when we lift the MTN8 in weeks to come..

So welcome to the Galaxy of ever shinning Stars where being a champ is a culture and a must...!!
La-Masia_Football_Analyst
posted: 07:53 pm
It's more like he settled for the 2nd best offer which is pirates after sundowns lost interest!
jetros
posted: 07:54 pm
welcome boy to DTC
Mhlonitjhwa: Treble Champ kwesibili
posted: 07:56 pm
Dont forget to work your ass-out coz you are competing the Galaxies who just llike you...so you snooze you loose baba...!!
Sxokzin WaLeKhosi
posted: 08:00 pm
Welcome indeed to tha galaxy of cows herdboy.
mduduzim
posted: 11:13 pm
As long as u improve ur game whenever given a chance, u'll come right mshana
Mpahlani
posted: 11:17 pm
Like I said, he needs to cut down on that joint.
godide
posted: 02:36 am
you was lucky boy imagine to join a team that will never win anything,since tomorrow you will touch a cup but wait a little bit to touch a real one MTN
lesang
posted: 08:13 am
Welcome aboard ba4we2. remember, hardwork pays
jimz
posted: 11:30 pm
congrats baba,u made a ryt decision.
mpfariseni
posted: 07:19 am
Did i hear gcaba correctly? Was Sundowns talking to him or visa vesa? Anyway, Gcaba is a good player but not sure if he get game time at Pirates. Keep on working very hard.

Mpfariseni
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