Chigova keen to compete at SuperSport with Williams
Newest goalkeeper signing is just happy to take his career to next level
Ronwen Williams has made the No 1 jersey at SuperSport United but that is not something that bothers new goalkeeper George Chigova.
Chigova relishes the opportunity to compete with Williams as he feels this will improve his game.
The 29-year-old was unveiled as a new SuperSport goalie yesterday after penning a three-year deal with the Tshwane side from relegated Polokwane City.
Williams, who was in goal when Bafana Bafana played Namibia on Thursday in the international friendly at Royal Bafokeng Sports Palace, has been without competition at Matsatsantsa-a-Pitori for a while now.
In the previous two seasons, he managed 12 and 13 clean sheets from 60 league appearances.
“It is never easy in football. It is the competition and challenge which you want, and I will be taking my career to the next level,” Chigova said.
“I will learn a lot from competing with someone like Ronwen Williams, who is SA No 1. I look forward to the challenge. I’m sure I’m going to improve as a player training with him every day. It will be good for me.
“I’m looking forward to training every day and hope to improve as a player.”
Chigova, who was unveiled alongside Iqraam Rayners, Mpho Mathebula, and Keanan Phillips, was a regular at Polokwane. He is aware that it will take something special to dethrone Williams.
“I am taking a step forward in my career; competing with someone like that is a huge honour for me,” Chigova said.
“The team’s interest shows that they saw something good in me. I have to work hard. You never know when the opportunity comes for you to play, so I will wait for my opportunity.
“The first time they showed interest was in January, so we spoke with my agent, and we took it from there. At that time, I still had a contract with Polokwane.”
Meanwhile, Bloemfontein Celtic unveiled four signings on Thursday as well Menzi Ndwandwe, Gerhard Phafoli, Mokone Mereko and Robert Smith.
I look forward to the challenge. I’m sure I’m going to improve as a player training with him every day