Glody Makabi Lilepo might have spent only six months at Kaizer Chiefs but is already providing widespread inspiration.
The Congolese winger came in from French third-tier league club Valenciennes at the beginning of the year and has made good of his time at Chiefs so far.
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Six goals plus one assist in 18 appearances have made Lilepo a wise buy for Chiefs with his adjusting process helped by the French speaking element in the club’s technical team led by Nasreddine Nabi.
"Lilepo is the perfect example of what it means to adapt quickly to the PSL," fellow Congolese footballer Jean Norbert Kasimu tells KickOff.com.
Kasimu played at AS Maniema Union last season but has landed in South Africa to pursue club hunting interests.
He has arrived having taken keen interest in what Lilepo has been doing at Chiefs.
"With the way Lilepo is playing it shows he has adjusted fast because it is usually so easy to come to this league and get going right away.
"Lilepo was coming from the French leagues which have different conditions to the PSL.
"But then if you saw him playing from the first match he played for Chiefs there was nothing to suggest he is new to the team.
"The confidence to take on players, create chances and score goals has been a positive factor his club.
"He is of interest to me because I have watched some of his games while in DRC because we have access to the PSL.
"What he has done on the field is showing that he was ready before coming and is a big player.
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"Beyond that he is proving that he is a good player with the performances that he has given Chiefs in this short time.
"I must mention that Lilepo is a good example both on and off the field, so I must follow him.
"He is an inspiration to me," says Kasimu, who is an equally talented attacking midfielder.
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