Mamelodi Sundowns new signing Lesiba Nku has spoken for the first time after making a switch to the DStv Premiership champions.
Nku made a move from the relegated Marumo Gallants side who will be playing their football in the Motsepe Foundation Championship next season.
Despite relegation, Nku was a key player for Gallants as they reached the semi-finals of the CAF Confederation Cup. All-in-all he played 31 matches in all competitions. He scored five goals and provided three assists.
The talented midfielder became one of the players to leave the Polokwane outfit.
Gallants have lost already other stars like Ranga Chivaviro [Kaizer Chiefs], Lucky Mohomi and Letsie Koapeng [both Richards Bay FC], Katlego Otladisa [Orlando Pirates F.C.] and Ismael Toure [Stellenbosch F.C.]
LESIBA NKU’S FIRST WORDS AS A MAMELODI SUNDOWNS
According to the talented midfielder, he intends to word extra hard at a team that is full of stars.
“I am grateful to be here, it’s something that makes me happy. The journey from Polokwane is a long one,” Nku told the Pitchside Podcast.
“This is a big team, it comes with a lot of expectations, me as a player I have to be in the team and do well every game that we play. You need to prove yourself everyday.
“One needs to work hard, there is no time to play and I am happy to be here. I love playing as a winger [like] Angel Di Maria and Riyaad Mahrez.
“From Marumo, I think that’s where I lifted up my confidence. You learn from big players and you take it with you.
WHAT LESIBA NKU INTENDS TO ACHIEVE AT MAMELODI SUNDOWNS
Nku further revealed his main objective he wants to achieve at the Tshwane giants at his debut season.
“I just want to win the league and the [CAF] Champions League, I want the medal.
Coming to Sundowns I think I want to achieve more and do my best. That’s where you will see the best of me,” he added.
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