What Tiyani Mabunda likes about Sundowns’ new signing

Ex-Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Tiyani Mabunda has revealed what he likes the most about the club’s new signing Lesiba Nku.

Nku was Sundowns’ first signing ahead of the 2023/24 PSL season coming from the relegated Marumo Gallants side.

The 27-year-old was one of the key players for Gallants despite their downfall. Therefore, they will be participating in the South African second tier as of next season.

As a whole the talented forward played 31 matches in all competitions. He was directly involved in eight goals, scoring five goals alongside three assists.

Going to Sundowns, he faces stiff competition from the likes of Themba Zwane, Marcelo Allende, Sphelele Mkhulise and Gaston Sirino.

WHAT TIYANI MABUNDA LIKES ABOUT LESIBA NKU

Mabunda likes the fact that Nku is a versatile and a flexible player able to play many positions depending on the coach’s instructions. He can play anywhere on attack.

“A player like Lesiba [Nku] comes into the system, what I like most with his kind of style of play,” said Mabunda on Pitchside Podcast.

“He’s versatile, he got a lot of positions that he excels in. Mamelodi Sundowns need to make sure that you play multiple positions.

“I looked at his style of play; playing as a 10, playing as a winger, you can play him as an attacking midfielder and a false nine.

“I don’t know which one is his favorite [position].

TIYANI MABUNDA ON WHAT IT TAKES TO PLAY FOR SUNDOWNS

The former defender nicknamed ‘Sugar’ further revealed to Nku what it takes to play for a club of Sundowns calibre. He highlighted that pressure is everywhere at the club.

“There is pressure from the club everyday, but it causes you to be free of pressure cause we have superstars [here],” he added.

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