Thembinkosi Roach has spoken about the possibility of making his Mamelodi Sundowns debut against Orlando Pirates this weekend!
The diminutive winger secured a blockbuster move for the Brazilian from the Buccaneers on deadline day.
And now the former Pirates star could make his official debut for Sundowns against his former team!
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Roach hopes to make debut against Orlando Pirates
“It's difficult to play your first game, especially against your former team. But yes, that's life, we need to move on. Starting at the weekend, I want to do my best for the team. ” Roach was quoted as saying: Idiski Times.
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In other news, Mamelodi Sundowns senior coach Mankoba Mgukiti is extremely impressed with Bafana Bafana winger Oswin Apolis.
Apolis made his Africa Cup of Nations debut in South Africa's penalty shoot-out victory over the Democratic Republic of Congo in the bronze medal match.
The Polokwane City midfielder was brought on in the 58th minute and certainly left his mark on the experienced Mamelodi Sundowns leaders.
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“I thought we made some very smart changes in the second half. Monare's change was a big one, Apolis' change was also a big one,” Sundowns coach Manqoba Mngqiti said. Idiski Times.
“For me, this boy is the boy who will carry the future. If Apolis had had more chances in this tournament, I think he could have done a lot more for us.
“He could have even had an assist in this game. I should have seen it. [Jayden] Adams, I believe that learning would have helped you in this game. ”
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