Anele Ngcongca Quotes
1987–2020 South Africa
Calvin Anele Ngcongca (21 October 1987 – 23 November 2020) was a South African professional footballer who played as a right back.
- South Africa
- Soccer players
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I know his philosophy. So it won't take long to adjust
My experience is helping me a lot and we have a good understanding at the back with the guys and they listen and it makes my job easier, and we encourage one another.
I got injured at the wrong time, joining a new club.
I got a video of the philosophy of Sundowns, how they work and how they do things - attack and defend.
You need to be strong and mingle with the local guys from Europe.
We mustn’t go abroad for the sake of going there.
We haven't spoken about that, but I'm a utility player and I'm here to fight for my place.
We must go there to raise our flag, stay there longer than one or two years.
It's not going to be easy, for sure, as we all know Sundowns has quality and depth in all positions, so no one can relax in this team
Sometimes it is the mentality and the attitude. If you go overseas, you are going to struggle initially.
The coach said 'I thought you Africans were stronger than that'.
If you can play there for 10 years or more, a good example is Benni McCarthy who stayed in Europe a long time and then came back to share his experience with players who want to go abroad
It was painful watching the guys from the stands.
I want to achieve what Sundowns want, which is to win titles. I am not an individual player.
I am still watching videos. Of course, I have worked with (coach) Pitso Mosimane.
It’s not easy because first off all you must focus on your game then try to help others at the back and communication is vital
One day I got a knock, I felt the pain and I stopped training.
I am a team player. I am willing to work for the jersey. I know it’s going to be tough.
For me that was an insult. So I left training and after that it was finished for me. In Europe, you can't do that but I did it.
When I came home, I told myself that I am coming here to be consistent, help Sundowns and share my experience of playing in Europe for 10 years.