Uruguayan striker impressed by skilful SA players
Newly-signed Mamelodi Sundowns striker Mauricio Affonso is impressed by the level of skill that South African footballers possess.
Mauricio Affonso with Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane (Pic Sundowns)
The 27-year-old striker joined Sundowns from Alianza Lima in Peru.
Affonso played his first game for Sundowns in a friendly against National First Division side TS Sporting which ended in a 1-1 draw.
“I am excited and I think I am adjusting well so far. The coach gave me 45 minutes, and I almost got a goal as well,” Affonso told the Sundowns website.
“What is important for me now is working on my fitness, but I feel I am well on my way there, because I never stopped training during the off-season. I believe my teammates will push me as well, because the level of skill here is very good.
“And being with them in Nelspruit was a good way to get to know everyone and see for myself the professionalism of all the players here.”
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