Orlando Pirates wing-back Thabiso Levitso has explained why he took a shot from 18 yards outside the box during last month's Soweto derby against Kaizer Chiefs.
The 32-year-old right-back was welcomed by the Bucs faithful with a stunning goal as Pirates defeated rivals Kaizer Chiefs 3-2. His screamer was named DStv Premiership Goal of the Month for February/March.
For his goal against Kaizer Chiefs, Levitso will receive R7,000 courtesy of league sponsors.
The new fan favorite said he always knew he had a strike.
“It feels really great to score, because now as a midfielder, [even] Defenders don't often get chances to score goals, but I scored one of the goals so far in my career, so I'm very happy,” said Levitso. super sports According to iDiski Times.
Levitso's goal against Kaizer Chiefs was named Goal of the Month
“If I could come here for training, then the goalkeeper would say, 'Hey, you're hitting the ball too much.'
“That's one of the possibilities I have, that's one of my abilities, so when I decide to take a shot,” the Pirates defender added.
Levitso's Thunderbolts also helped Orlando Pirates to a double against Kaizer Chiefs this season. He also revealed that his goal against the Glamor Boys was a “dream come true”.
“It was a beautiful goal. I just saw it, so it was a beautiful goal and I'm welcome to play for this big club,” Levizzo told the club.
The Buccaneers will next face AmaZulu at Orlando Stadium on Saturday. The match will be a rematch of last weekend's Nedbank Cup match, which Pirates won 4-2 at the Moses Mabhida.
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