Local ‘postman’ delivering for Downs
His game plan kicked into a higher gear with every game that he got to play.
Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder/winger Aubrey Modiba has made his mark since joining the Tshwane club.
The 25-year-old made his sensational move to Mamelodi Sundowns in October 2020.
This month he has been voted as “Player of the Month” by fans and supporters to reward him for his outstanding performance towards the end of the season.
The award comes shortly after the Bafana international picked up his first ever league title, playing a crucial role in the team.
“Postman”, as he is affectionately known for delivering exceptional displays of football on the pitch, had to sail through the winds of the Yellow Nation to mark his spot in his new home.
In his debut season, Modiba made 30 appearances in all competitions for The Brazilians and secured himself a starting berth towards the end of the season.
His game plan kicked into a higher gear with every game that he got to play; his recent performance in the last Tshwane Derby of the season against his former team SuperSport United FC.
“It was a collective effort because we really wanted to win the game and it was a derby as well,” said Modiba earlier.
Playing for Masandawana means contending with a jam-packed schedule and with that comes the opportunity to compete in continental football.
One of the adventures that Modiba got to live for the first time in his football career was participating in the CAF Champions League which demanded travelling across Africa.
With each excellent performance in the league, the same energy and mindset had to be carried throughout all competitions all season round.
The winger’s season at Sundowns has been a successful and remarkable journey winning the Premiership title in his debut season with a promising future at the club. Just as they successfully defended the championship with games remaining yet to play.
Modiba’s focus is definitely on the next season.
“We can finish on a high and gain momentum going into the next season because we really want to compete again next season for the league, CAF and all the domestic trophies,” he said.
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