Ex-Bafana Bafana Star Explains Why He Struggled at Kaizer Chiefs and Sundowns

• A former South African striker has come out to open up in his struggle during his time with Premier Giants Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns
• The 37-year-old turned out for the Brazilians first, and it was between the year 2012 and 2014 before joining another club in the South African league
• The former Bafana Bafana forward also represented the Glamour Boys for two season after joining them from Chippa United

Former Bafana Bafana star Edward Manqele has opened up on the reason why he struggled to perform during his time with Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns.

The South African striker joined the Brazilians in 2012 from Free State Stars but left two years later before joining Amakhosi from Chippa United in 2015 and lasted only two seasons at the club.

The 37-year-old striker's time with Free Stars was the best period of his football career, as a big move to the two top sides didn't work out.

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Manqele gives reasons why he struggled at Chiefs and Sundowns

In an interview with FARPost as per Afrik-foot, Manqele explained why he had a difficult time while he was with the two Premier Soccer League giants.

The former Bafana Bafana star claimed that the competition was too intense when he reached Sundowns, and it was a bit difficult for him even though he didn't give up.

"At Sundowns, it became a bit difficult because when you get there, you find players who are in the same position. You would find the seven of you in one position," he said.

"So it was a bit difficult. But then, you don't have to give up as a player because I have played certain games and scored in a few."

The former South African international also mentioned what went wrong when he joined the Glamour Boys.

"At Kaizer Chiefs, I struggled a bit because you get there, and you find the likes of Bernard Parker still playing well," he added.

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"I also found Siphelele Mthembu; there was also Bongani Ndulula. So the competition was strong at that time, but you must fight for your spot as a footballer."

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Briefly News also reported that a Bafana Bafana star earned the praise of his coach after is impressive performance in the CAF Champions League.

The South African international was one of the goalscorers for his club in the continental club competition.

Source: Briefly News