Kgaogelo Sekgota has revealed that he is enjoying his football at Stellenbosch FC after scoring his first goal for the club.

Sekgota, who joined Stellenbosch from Kaizer Chiefs at the start of the season, opened his goalscoring account for the Maroons on Saturday when he found the back of the net in the 2-1 Carling Knockout Round of 16 win over Chippa United, netting the decisive second goal with a well-taken finish inside the box.

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Following the match, the 26-year-old played down the significance of his individual contribution and chose instead to credit his teammates and the technical staff for the role they had played in making it possible.

“First of all, I would like to thank my teammates and the coach for the opportunity that they have given me, and for their support,” Sekgota said. “We are motivated, working hard as a team, and playing well, and because of that, I am feeling good.

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“As a player, you try your best to always be at your best, and the team has been amazing in helping me get closer to achieving that. We’ve got an amazing squad, coach, and technical team, so everything is here for me to be at my best.”

“A big part of the culture in Stellenbosch is around grapes, and the grapes are sweet. I’m enjoying my football and very happy to be here.”

Saturday’s win over Chippa United in Gqeberha has seen Stellenbosch advance to the quarter-final stage of the Carling Knockout where they will next take on Polokwane City away from home in two week’s time.

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“We are mindful of how much the cup means to us, our supporters, and our families,” Sekgota concludes. “Winning the first round has motivated us even more, we’re hungry for success and looking forward to the next match.”