Lebogang Phiri of Sekhukhune United during the Betway Premiership match. Lebogang Phiri is grateful for the lessons he learned during his stint abroad, which is why he wants to give back to his mentor, Eric Tinkler, and his club,SekhukhuneUnited. Phiri recently joined Sekhukhune on a short-term deal until the end of the season, after ending a 13-year spell abroad.
The attacking midfielder, who recently turned 31, should have arguably been at the peak of his career abroad, instead of returning home. However, he appears delighted to be back home, particularly in his hometown of Johannesburg, having hit the ground running at Babina Noko with five games played since joining the club. Phiri has also reflected on his tenure in Europe, which included spells in Denmark, France, and Turkey.
“It was hard,” Phiri reflected on his journey abroad. “It needed a lot of perseverance, dedication, and mental preparation. I spent most of my time abroad alone, so it was quite hard.
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But like I said, I am grateful for all of that. Now, I am back at home, and all the focus is on what Lebogang Phiri and Sekhukhune United need to do.” Phiri and Babina Noko could be a match made in heaven. The diminutive midfielder has reunited with Tinkler, the same coach who scouted him at Shooting Stars for the Bidvest Wits U12 side.
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