City expect Nodada to leave
CAPE Town City are preparing themselves for the fact that their star midfielder Thabo Nodada will soon be enticed to a club from Europe.
“Thabo has been fully fit all this season. He is extremely talented and we have no doubt that within a very short period of time, we will be getting a lot of requests and inquiries about him,” City boss John Comitis told Independent Media.
“If the timing is right and that works between him and us, he will move. I have no doubt he is going to end up there (in Europe). That’s what he wants.”
Nodada has been superb in the midfield for City.
The Citizens have produced quite a bit of talent for the overseas market, with Gift Links one of the best known recent exports.
Links is currently in Denmark. He followed in the footsteps of Lebo Manyama and Ayanda Patosi, who all left City for greener pastures overseas.
That is a trend that is set to continue at City for many years to come.
“There’s no doubt that we will continue to give players an opportunity to develop their talent overseas,” Comitis added.
“We have a very good technical team. We select our players exclusively with certain characteristics for on and off the field.”
City were established four years ago but they have already made an enduring impact in South African football.
In their short existence, the club has amassed an MTN8 triumph and the Telkom Knockout title, and they have been coached by two Bafana Bafana legends in Benni McCarthy and Eric Tinkler.
The club has built a reputation as a major force in local football.
Regarding the suspension of football due to Covid-19, Comitis said: “We are not back at training. Players are doing exercises. There’s programmes for them to follow. We are waiting for the Premier Soccer League to give us the green light to go back.”