Masalesa: I made the right move

Lehlogonolo Maselesa insists he made the right decision to join Orlando Pirates.

Posted: 18 September 2012 Time: 03:37 pm

Lehlogonolo Maselesa insists he made the right decision to join Orlando Pirates.

The former Bidvest Wits midfielder signed a three-year contract with the Buccaneers after turning down an offer to join Belgium side Racing Genk.

Some people criticised Masalesa for ‘chasing the money', knowing that he would face a struggle breaking into the first team given all the quality players in his position, but the 23-year-old is not fazed.

"I only started training with the club last week Thursday and both the players and technical team gave me a warm welcome," he tells KickOff.com. "I believe I am in the right place at the right time."

He adds: "In every big team there is competition for places and Pirates is obviously a big team with lots of quality. I don't think they would have signed me if they didn't think I was going to add quality to the side.

"The only thing left for me is to work hard, fight for my place and help the club continue to achieve success."

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The move to Pirates has not only seen 'Vieira' reunite with his former Wits teammates Sifiso Myeni and Patrick Phungwayo, but also with Roger de Sa, who was appointed as Bucs' new coach last week.

"I am happy to work with Roger de Sa again, though never expected to happen so soon," Masalesa says. "He is the person that helped me grow as a player at Wits and I am happy to play under him again.

"However, I know I cannot expect favours and that I will have to redouble my efforts at training and prove that I deserve to play for Pirates."

Article by: Ernest Fakude

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jshongwe
posted: 03:39 pm
Another GR8T talent that will go down the DRAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Van der Vaart
posted: 03:39 pm
yah ryt! tlabe re ntse re go shebile sane! good luck!
RIVELE
posted: 03:41 pm
we shall c
El Kampion
posted: 03:42 pm
"However, I know I cannot expect favours and that I will have to redouble my efforts at training and prove that I deserve to play for Pirates."
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This boy got a Galaxy DNA...

El Kampion
posted: 03:43 pm
"In every big team there is competition for places and Pirates is obviously a big team with lots of quality. I don't think they would have signed me if they didn't think I was going to add quality to the side.
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This boy got a Galaxy DNA

Speaks,Walks,Pose,Plays,Eat,Drink,Celebrates like a Galaxy
Gold & Black lamborghini
posted: 03:44 pm
Keep telling yourself that... mybe 1 day u will believe it.
Gucci Man
posted: 03:45 pm
Its hard to believe that a talented player like this joined the endangered species(Gorillas)
Soon he'll also be pounding his chest when he's excited or intimidated ......shame poor,little and new Gorilla
El Kampion
posted: 03:46 pm
@23 this boy got a vision....want to win Cups and all that can only be achieved by playing for a team that complement your vision and that team is the one he chose.

Operation buyisa ama-Panties is in full swing
Chief Hlabarinto
posted: 03:47 pm
See you next season wearing a green and yellow Mille kit somewhere around KZN...
truth tella
posted: 03:47 pm
Its gonna be a Wits takeova @ Gorrila camp.Old regular players will want out before the transfer.Some are even drafting their transfer application letters as im typing this comment,Come Jan transfer window either De-sastar or @ least 5 Gorillas will be begging the chairman to release them.
GinoFeelo Balotelli
posted: 03:48 pm
Thandani Ntshumayelo.........does that ring a bell if not two?

stayaway African Champ in the making
posted: 03:49 pm
You should have said "Chimpanzees I made the right move" but it's ok we love confident players cause they know in the galaxy you fight in order to showcase your talent
Gucci Man
posted: 03:49 pm
Dr Irvan Sokhela will swap you after 1 round with umthangala wakhe wase KZN (Madlala).
Ask Manqana ....he'll tell you the whole story
GinoFeelo Balotelli
posted: 03:49 pm
Nansi lentwana yezindende tht thought Chiefs chase after Rookies....

Poor boy!!!!
Champ-Marapo
posted: 03:49 pm
"I only started training with the club last week Thursday and both the players and technical team gave me a warm welcome," he tells KickOff.com. "I believe I am in the right place at the right time."

He adds: "In every big team there is competition for places and Pirates is obviously a big team with lots of quality. I don't think they would have signed me if they didn't think I was going to add quality to the side.

"The only thing left for me is to work hard, fight for my place and help the club continue to achieve success."


"I am happy to work with Roger de Sa again, though never expected to happen so soon," Masalesa says. "He is the person that helped me grow as a player at Wits and I am happy to play under him again.

"However, I know I cannot expect favours and that I will have to redouble my efforts at training and prove that I deserve to play for Pirates."
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Right attitude. Unlike that Maqana boy who was mourning and complaining about joing the undisputed champions of the South African soil.

I love this guy and will always love him.

Now Viera as we always say "Once a Champion, Always a Champion."

Viera ask Myeni how much time i took him to have a medal around his neck.
Ask Sangweni, Bennie, and others how many medals do they have in short space of time.

You have indeed made the right decision my boy.

Lebese, Masango, Tshabalala, Yeye, Khune, Baloyi and their partners in that mbombela scandal together with their Woolworths friends are yet to taste Championship and they are approaching the 9th year.
ZebraHunter
posted: 03:50 pm
Good move even though I know haters will say you made a wrong move by not joining them, and my question to them is why Katsande and Baloyi not playing?
El Kampion
posted: 03:50 pm
Jali came at the Galaxy at 19 and most morons from panties said he is a cow...

And in his last two years he has achieved more than what the "28 year old promising youngster"(Nyawana) is dreaming that his step-son could achieve.

Operation buyisa ama-Brumas and Dried fruits is in full swing
star-viva
posted: 03:50 pm
nci nci nci#hides# i foresee disaster @ da shameful Pie-city co,next on the line is Stanton Fredericks. Roger
DISASTER Is on a mission #winx#
stayaway African Champ in the making
posted: 03:50 pm
"In every big team there is competition for places and Pirates is obviously a big team with lots of quality. I don't think they would have signed me if they didn't think I was going to add quality to the side.

Unlike some people who sign average imiQuba
thabisomok
posted: 03:50 pm
Wena sani,ga le nyake go bona bolo ya mo mzansi e godile.....stupid,and stupid decision....
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