Former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Willard Katsande wants new signing Siphesihle Ndlovu to inherit jersey number 31.
Katsande, affectionately known as “Salt and Pepper” by fans, wore the number 31 jersey for over a decade for Amakhosi. Speaking to FARPost, the retired midfielder admitted that he has always been a fan of the former SuperSport United and Orlando Pirates midfielder.
The former Chiefs midfielder has praised Ndlovu’s energy and his tackling ability.
“He’s my boy. Because you can see the way he poses. Trust me, I’ve been a fan of his for some time. I could see the way he plays. He’s a very energetic boy. If we have to play, we can play; if we have to be stuck in tackles, we can stick in tackles. So I’ve seen him in a couple of games,” he told FARPost.
“Even sometimes, when I saw him in one of the matches, when he played at FNB Stadium, I told him, ‘boy, you deserve to be here. Not the other way around’. So I’m happy that the club brought him on board because he’s going to bring a lot of quality and value to the team.
Katsande full of praise for Chiefs new midfielder
”Even experience-wise, you know, he’s somebody who has won the trophies and somebody who knows how to play for a big team. So he’s going to be good, and he’s going to rub it into the young ones because he does have a never-die spirit. And you could see the way he plays.”
The Amakhosi legend said his wish was for Ndlovu to wear the number 31 jersey at Chiefs.
“He’s just an unbelievable boy. I can’t wait for him to play. I wish he can get number 31. For him to remember me. But I’m happy for him. He’s a very good boy,” said the former Chiefs midfielder.
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