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Ghana’s number one arrived at the Buccaneers on Tuesday, days before the biggest game on South African soil.
Orlando Pirates’ new signing Richard Ofori has admitted he is aware of the magnitude of the Soweto Derby against Kaizer Chiefs.
The Pirates and their traditional foes Chiefs will meet in an MTN8 semi-final on October 31, which would be 11 days after Ofori joined the Buccaneers.
It is not yet clear who will start in the Pirates’ goal that day between Ofori, Wayne Sandilands and Siyabonga Mpontshane, but Ghana’s number one goalkeeper admits he has been a big fan of the derby since joining his old club, Maritzburg. United. .
“I’ve been watching the derby games since I came to South Africa. I know how beautiful they are,” said Ofori. Marawa Sports around the world in Metro FM.
“Like when they’re playing, you see all the teams watching. Whenever they were playing [while I was at Maritzburg] you see all the teams [following them]. Even if they are not playing, you play early and then you go to see them.
“If they are playing in the afternoon, be yourself, you ask for a score at half time because we would have been playing. That is important that it is the game and you can enjoy it. I am looking forward to it.”
But Ofori joins a team that last won the Premier Soccer League title in 2012, a career that might not be associated with a traditional giant.
His last piece of silver was the 2014 Nedbank Cup and Ofori understands the weight of expectations on him and his teammates.
“As a great club, that’s what everyone expects [trophies]”said Ofori.
“It’s not just any club, it’s one of the biggest in the world, so that’s what the fans want for the team to win trophies. So I take it as a challenge.”
Since arriving in South Africa in 2017, Ofori has been at Maritzburg United, a team that never won a major trophy and lifting one with the Pirates would be his first medal on these shores.
