Serb so happy to be at Chiefs

NEW Kaizer Chiefs signing, Serbia’s Samir Nurkovic, says South Africans have bowled him over with their enthusiasm for football as the team prepare for the opening weekend of the Absa Premiership.

“I appreciate the warm welcome I received when I arrived at Chiefs. I really like being here and look forward to doing well for the team,” said Nurkovic.

The striker joined Chiefs early in July from KFC Komarno, a Slovakian team. He is one of four players signed during the current transfer window. The 27-year-old says he first heard about South African football in 2010 because Serbia played in the World Cup. “I was amazed by the beauty of the stadiums.”

On how his move to Chiefs came about, he said: “The call came just after the end of the previous season in Slovakia. My agent called and said Chiefs were interested in my services.

“He told me one great team in South Africa is interested. I didn’t hesitate to accept the offer.

“I was amazed when I arrived at the Chiefs Village. We have all that is required for professional football. The support we get is unbelievable.

“The peace sign fascinates me, and I look forward to contributing in making the supporters happy.”

He says his mother could not believe him when he told her that he was moving to South Africa.

“I want to give my best to help the team and I’m looking forward to my first official match,” he said ahead of Chiefs’ season opener tomorrow against Highlands Park in Tembisa. | ANA