Following the confirmation of his exit from Orlando Pirates, Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo has penned an emotional farewell to the club whose badge he has represented since 2022.
Pirates announced, through a statement on Wednesday, that Ndlondlo had parted ways with the club after two-and-a-half seasons and four trophies lifted.
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His contract expired on 30 June, and he departs having made 65 appearances overall.
The pint-sized midfielder has since taken to social media platform Instagram to pen a heartfelt goodbye.
"From the bottom of my heart I’d like to take this opportunity and thank the Chairman amongst the chairmen, and the whole Orlando Pirates family for giving me the opportunity of fulfilling the dream I had as a young kid of playing for the biggest team in the country and it’s not anyone that gets that opportunity and live that dream," Ndlondlo said.
"But I was one of the fortunate kids, so I’m so grateful for all the platforms that were offered to be able to achieve all the things I have accomplished and create the best memories with the best and special group that turned into brothers.
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"From the staff, the mothers in the kitchen that prepare food for us, the grounds man of Rand [Stadium] and Orlando [Stadium], to the ever faithful centre line tsssszzzz fans supports and the people behind the team, you’ll forever be a part of me.
"Thank you all who have supported me throughout, and for my mates, I love you and you know the story, it was nice, I wish you nothing but the best, you know the story that once and always," he went on.
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Ndlondlo is reported to be heading to Chippa United and is just one of several more exits expected at the Soweto giants before the new season commences.
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