‘Words fail me!’: Ofori sends emotional farewell to Orlando Pirates
Following the end of a four-year stay at the club, Richard Ofori has sent an emotional farewell to Orlando Pirates club and the supporters as he’s poised to join AmaZulu FC.
The Black Stars goalkeeper was among a select group of players who departed from the Buccaneers at the conclusion of the last season.
The Soweto giants opted not to renew his contract upon its expiration on June 30.
Ofori leaves Pirates having recorded 30 clean sheets in 58 appearances across all competitions.
As he embarks on this “new chapter”, with Usuthu, Ofori has conveyed his gratitude to the club as a whole, extending special thanks to the fans, who he states will always “hold a special place” in his heart.
RICHARD OFORI’S MESSAGE TO ORLANDO PIRATES AFTER DEPARTING
“The past couple of years have been years of grace and power. I couldn’t have been happier, more robust, focused and motivated than in a place I’ve called home. Being part of the Orlando Pirates brought new challenges, joy, huddles, and energy,” he wrote on his Instagram account.
“The time has now come for me to open a new chapter in my career. I want to thank the entire Orlando Pirates family. The staff, technical team, medical staff, board members, management, and players. I couldn’t have asked for a better working environment than this.
“It’s been a fantastic, action-packed four years of my journey. We won and lost games, but every game felt like our lives depended on it.
“It gave me so much energy and character to see a group of individuals fighting week in and week out to their last breath. I have picked a leaf and will carry it everywhere I go.
“To the fans, supporters, family and friends! You all hold a special place in my heart; I never take it for granted. You were always there for me, both good and bad. I honestly can’t thank you enough.
“You were all my pillars of strength. To my Chairman! Words fail me. You allowed me to spread my wings and grow as a player and individual. But most importantly, you gave me a HOME.
“I have nothing but good memories with the club. From the bottom of my heart, thank you to Everyone who has come along for the ride. God Bless you all.”