Thabo Cele has stood up to talk with conviction about his assessment of what has been going on at Kaizer Chiefs ahead of the new season.
Chiefs are back from their pre-season tour in the Netherlands and will Asante Kotoko on Saturday at Moses Mabhida Stadium.
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Following what was a disappointing showing in the league last season, which was saved by Nedbank Cup success, AmaKhosi have gone into the market to recruit Flavio Silva, Thabiso Monyane, Paseka Mako, Ethan Chislett, Nkanyiso Shinga, and Siphesihle Ndlovu.
The subject of what value the new players will bring has been raised.
"It was important for the new guys to come in and we know that they are quality," says Cele, who has already established himself after arriving in January from Russian club Fakel Voronezh.
"They will add value in our team, and we need them.
"So, with me seeing what I see in my own perspective I feel like they also understand the mission at hand.
"So, we are gelling together and there is positivity around the team, not fake positive, I feel it is real because in the Netherlands we played some difficult games and got tested.
"In those tests is where you see the team, so I feel like in those tests we came more together, and we know the mission.
"We talk amongst ourselves, and we know the mission for this season.
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"But as a I said it is about trying to get those wins and three points in 90 minutes.
"Even the new guys understand the mission and mandate of why we are here," says Cele.
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