Mkhanyiseli Siwahla has explained his recent presence at Swallows FC first-team training sessions.
The 34-year-old former right-winger says even though he went there to visit his old friends Musa Nyatama and Ditheko Mototo, he was asked if he could give one or two seasons in the top tier.
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According to sources, Siwahla went there to see if there was an opening in the club's development structures.
"I'm a hustler, I'm meeting people that I played with, and they are always happy to see me, I make sure I take care of myself when I see them so that they can notice the difference," Siwahla tells KickOff.
"They were very impressed with the way I look, and they were saying I must give them one or two seasons.
"I've been through much, but I still have the strength of meeting people. Though Khompela was not there yet, but he is a good coach and I'm happy for him. He has joined a good team.
"I was with the Swallows chairman also [David Mogashoa] it was nice that they allowed me to watch the training.
"It's just that because of what I've been through in life it's not easy for people to trust if I'm really focused or what.
"People will first need to be convinced you've changed before offering you a position in their development structures.
"They need to make sure first you know your story. The opportunities are there but people need to trust you first.
"I have grown and I'm now a father you know, I'm currently a coach at an ABC Motsepe League club Bokone FC in the North West.
"I played this game, I was coached by top quality coaches, so I would love to coach in the development one day."
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