Sekhukhune United attacking midfielder Lebogang Phiri has no regrets about his time overseas having rubbed shoulders with Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar Jr.
Phiri left the country as a youngster and spent over a decade playing in Europe in countries such as Denmark, France and Turkey.
The 31-year-old spoke to iDiski Times journalist Lethabo Kganyago explaining how he has met some of his personal targets during his stint like playing in top European competitions.
He said he returned home with an open heart albeit as a free agent having also had a chance to play for his national team.
“I’ve gotten to play amongst great names in football,” Phiri told iDiski Times.
“I’ve played amongst and against household names, for instance, Neymar, and I’ve played against Cristiano Ronaldo.
“When I was still there, I played against big names, so I think I’ve achieved my personal goal to be able to compete amongst the best in the world for so long. And any regrets, none whatsoever.
“That’s why I come back home with an open heart, open-minded with a smile on my face, because I feel like I represented my country with great distinction.
“And most of all, I gave my family all the years that I had promised to give them abroad.
“And now I think it’s time for Lebogang to play for Lebogang and showcase my talents on local soil.”
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