Former Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Sammy Seabi has described his exit from the club as a move full of mixed emotions.
Seabi officially parted ways with Sundowns before the start of the current season and has since rejoined Polokwane City FC. He joined Sundowns in 2020 when Pitso Mosimane was at the helm.
During his stay at the Tshwane giants, he was also loaned out to different teams, including Chippa United, Moroka Swallows and Sekhukhune United.
This was due to the fact that Sundowns had a surplus of midfielders, creating intense competition for playing time. As a result, he wasn’t getting many opportunities on the field.
Seabi was speaking during his annual Soccer Tournament taking place at Mongwaneng, Ga-Mamabolo in Limpopo most recently.
“My stay at Sundowns was good. I appreciate every moment and the experience that I gained there,” he told FARPost.
SAMMY SEABI GRATEFUL OF THE TIME AND EXPERIENCE GAINED DURING HIS TIME AT MASANDAWANA
“Football is Football; today you are here, and tomorrow you are there. But I appreciate everything. It’s also a team that gave me the Championship [Betway Premiership title], [CAF]Champions League football, the Nedbank Cup, and Telkom [Knockout]. I am a champion now because of them, so I appreciate every moment and experience that I have gained.
“One thing for sure is that with the experience that I gained, I will be able to help where I can at any club that I play for. Even here in Polokwane, I will try and help the youngsters. So it’s going to work for us. I appreciate everything that God has done for me. But I will say, Viera is still coming back, and I can feel it,” added Seabi.
WHY THE EXIT FROM MAMELODI SUNDOWNS WAS FULL OF MIXED EMOTIONS FOR POLOKWANE CITY MIDFIELDER
“It was mixed emotions. As footballers, the important thing is to play. If you are not playing, regardless of how strong you are, you would get frustrated,” he said.
“But I would say it was a decision that needed to be taken because it had been long. I would say I am growing up. I am not young anymore. I am 30 now, and I need to get back to the field of play and do what I love.
“So it’s something that pushed me to make this decision, but I am grateful for it, and I am also grateful to Sundowns for the opportunity that they gave me.”
RELATED STORY: What Polokwane City coach makes of Sammy Seabi’s progress
