Ex-Orlando Pirates star on how he failed to sign for Kaizer Chiefs

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Former Orlando Pirates star striker Gabadinho Mhango has revealed how his proposed move to Kaizer Chiefs collapsed.

It was between 2011 and 2012 when Chiefs reignited their interest in Mhango after failing to sign him from Bloem Celtic.

In an interview with iDiski Times, Mhango recalled how he flew from Durban to Joburg but things changed on his way to Naturena.

Mhango said he was close to Naturena when he was told he would no longer signed by Chiefs.

The Malawi international said he was excited about the prospect of playing alongside Chiefs legend Bernard Parker.

He said it’s Parker who set the fire of wanting to play for Chiefs alight when he gave him the club’s flag during an international friendly between Bafana Bafana and Malawi.

Former Orlando Pirates star Gabadihno Mhango. Image: Backpagepix

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“Yeah, it was that time I was at AmaZulu,” Mhango told iDiski Times.

“I left Durban and flew to Jo’burg. On my way from OR Tambo, going to Naturena, things changed on the highway.

“I was close to Naturena to sign for the team and things just turned around. I was like ‘wow’!

“I was looking forward to that and I was excited because a player that inspired me at Chiefs was Bernard Parker. I remember the first time that I went for the national team Bernard Parker gave me a flag.

“I remember it was a friendly and we were playing in Durban, that time, I think in 2011 if not 2012. So since then, it became an inspiration for me to be at Chiefs.”

“I began watching their games and all. Imagine I’m going to play for the team with the player that I’ve been supporting, and this player gave me this flag, exchanged flags for the national team.

“It was amazing, I was excited. Even the whole country, it was even on the news and everywhere. Family calling me, I was like I’m going, I’m leaving tomorrow.”

“On the day, they turned me back when I was by the door at Naturena. Of course, I was sad because I wanted to work with them. I wanted to wear that kit. But I said never give up, you are never late.

“I mean you never know, maybe one day will be one day,” added Mhango.