Nkosinathi Nhleko (footballer)

Nkosinathi Nhleko (born 24 July 1979) is a South African retired soccer player who last played as a striker for Kaizer Chiefs. Quotes I remember pulling strings in the middle of the park…(laughing). I had to work hard. I remember we had good players who, in my opinion, should have made it to the PSL, but then in football you need more than talent to make it to the highest level. We have been working hard since reporting for the pre-season and we are all a family. I have set myself some targets this season. In fact I want to score at least 15 goals this season but then again team targets are more important than personal targets. It is true I do rush things at times because I put myself under pressure to score all the time. I am working on this at training, and hopefully I will keep on improving. I need composure and that is what players in Europe have…I look at someone like Diego Forlan for instance. He takes his time when inside and outside the box and that is why he was the best player in the last World Cup. It is good because you get quality service as a striker. Then there is a pressure side that you have to deal with. I remember I was booed on my first appearance for Chiefs but ended up scoring on the same day. I never dropped my head because I am one person who believes in the ability that I have. I also put trust in God! (Knowledge) Musona is a finisher and what I do when I play with him is to make sure I create space for him…by taking a defender or two. It is important for him to score to lift his confidence, which is good for the team. It is also important that players like Musona play without pressure, but to enjoy football. I played overseas for almost 7 years and I can tell you they are first class and Chiefs are not far off. In fact I can say it is almost the same. the thing is, when you are in a smaller team, sometimes you tend to relax, knowing that your name will be on the starting line up on Saturday/Sunday. Keeping in touch with favourite player – Nkosinathi Nhleko, ,2012 February,Kaizer Chiefs FB Magazine by Sports Reporter My feet were cold. I think I played for 35 minutes, but I couldn't cope. It was cold, but I started getting used to it. After some time, I thought let me go to USA and maybe I would go back to Norway when my mindset was good. I gained a lot of experience abroad and it was good for building mental strength. Remember they don't speak a lot of English in Norway. I was the only black guy when I arrived at the team (at Brann). Sometimes you don't hear what they are saying. I learnt so much about mental strength because you can't just give up. Nhleko: First Time I Got A Payslip Was Abroad, November 18,2024 Soccer Laduma by Tshepang Mailwane External Links Category:Living people Category:Soccer players from South Africa Category:1979 births