THIS MIDFIELDER IS LIVING HIS DREAM WITH PIRATES

clubs. “I have always wanted to be a Buccaneer,” Mntambo said. “I live across the road from the stadium, so I have always supported the team. “I never missed a game at Orlando while I was growing up and I always dreamt of seeing myself playing there. The last time I played here was terrible though - we lost 5-0 to Pirates while I was still at Jomo Cosmos! “I remember being very sad as I walked home after the game, but also felt a little bit of joy for playing on the pitch despite the result. Now that I’m officially a Buccaneer, I’m over the moon.”

Mntambo has tasted Soweto Derby success this season and also scored his first goal for the club in a 3-1 victory at Free State Stars. He has been an integral part of the club’s African Champions League campaign as well.

He will be a part of the squad again in a must-win league clash with SuperSport in Nelspruit, where both sides need the three points if they are to mount a serious challenge for the league title this campaign.

TAB soccer punters should look out for his industry in midfield and eye for goal, which have been the hallmark of his career so far. He could be a match winner against SuperSport.

Mntambo scored 12 goals in 86 starts for Cosmos and also had a spell with former second-tier side Roses United in the 2012-13 season.