City snap up Patosi from Lokeren

Tshepo Ntsoelengoe

The acquisition of midfielder Ayanda Patosi (below) shows just how serious Cape Town City are regarding challenging for silverware in the country, says former Orlando Pirates and Bafana Bafana defender Edward Motale.

The 24-year-old Patosi, who joins City from Belgian side Lokeren SC, will be playing for the first time in the Absa Premiership and was officially unveiled by City last week.

Eric Tinkler’s side did tremendously well in their first season in the Premiership, winning the Telkom Knockout and finishing third in the league.

“This is a very ambitious team,” said Motale. “Signing Patosi is a sign they are looking to do much better than they did last season.”

“We all know Patosi is a great player even though he has not played in the PSL before. He has done well when he was called up for Bafana Bafana and I have no doubt he will do the same at Cape Town City.

“City were superb going forward with Lebogang Manyama and Aubrey Ngoma getting the goals, and now with the addition of Patosi, they will be more powerful.”

Meanwhile, Motale adds that this will put a lot of pressure on Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs to make a point of signing top players who will be able to end the teams’ misery following a dismal season.

“The fans want to see them (Pirates and Chiefs) doing well. They have to go in the market and find the right players. The last two seasons haven’t been good to the Soweto teams, so now they have to make an impact in the transfer window.”

Meanwhile, City announced another signing yesterday, unveiling Mozambique captain Jeitoso to strengthen their defence.