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Lekgwathi Makes Benni-Erasmus Claim – iDiski Times
Former Orlando Pirates captain Lucky Lekgwathi says his former teammate Kermit Erasmus could have a similar impact at Buccaneers as Benni McCarthy.
Erasmus joined Pirates after leaving Mamelodi Sundowns just before last month’s deadline day, making a return to the club where he starred at between 2013 and 2016.
Lekgwathi was captain of the Buccaneers in those days, and in an interview with Lethabo Kganyago in iDiski Times, the former defender hailed Erasmus’ return, and feels he will make a big impact.
“I am happy, especially for Kermit’s return to Orlando Pirates,” Lekgwathi told iDiski Times.
“He is a player that I have played with, a player that I know too well and his leadership qualities. He’s one of those strikers you can compare to Benni McCarthy, especially in terms of leadership, they lead from the front.
“I was so excited especially after having a meeting with him and talking about our experiences of playing together at Pirates, and after that breaking news, Kermit returns to Pirates.
“I was like, ‘wow Kermit’, and I’m so excited about all the signings. Sometimes there are players who aren’t exactly Pirates material but now they have signed players who even supporters are happy about, so I’m so proud of the chairman and I’m looking forward to watching Pirates play.”
You can read Lekgwathi’s full interview in iDiski Times, edition 74. We also talked to Kaizer Chiefs captain Itumeleng Khune about his comeback with the glamour boys, his weight loss journey and plea to support Arthur Zwane. We also chatted to Lyle Lakay after his Deadline Day loan from Mamelodi Sundowns to Cape Town City, while in the rumour mill we heard whispers about Kaizer Chiefs parting ways with Nike after 21 years and Daniel Akpeyi being considered by Chippa United. Read the full edition of iDiski Times by clicking below:
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