Edmore Chirambadare of Kaizer Chiefs (Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix)
Chirambadare, who now plays for Real Kings in the GladAfrica Championship, was axed by Chiefs in August last year after being deemed surplus to requirements at the Naturena-based club.
“Coming to play at Chiefs was the best thing that happened but when I was released it hurt me,” Chirambadare was quoted as saying by Isolezwe.
The 27-year-old reflected on the pressure of trying to emulate fellow Zimbabwean players who did well at Amakhosi.
“Being at Chiefs was a difficult time in my life. When you get to Chiefs as a player from Zimbabwe you are told about the history of other Zimbabweans who were part of the team. I did my best at Chiefs but it didn’t work out for me.
“There was a lot of pressure, having to walk in their shoes and achieve what they have with Chiefs. You feel it when you are told about the other Zimbabwean players.”
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