Chiefs’ Velebayi delighted for ‘brother’ Baartman ahead of Sundowns clash
'Baartman getting his first goal ... was inspiring for me,' said Velebayi on Thursday
Asanele Velebayi expressed his delight at Luke Baartman's debut goal for Kaizer Chiefs, saying it pleased him almost as much as scoring himself. The two had played together at Cape Town Spurs and Baartman scored his first goal for Amakhosi in a 2-0 victory over Sekhukhune United. Velebayi, who hasn't yet scored for Chiefs, found Baartman's goal inspiring.
He shared these sentiments during a press conference ahead of the upcoming match against Mamelodi Sundowns at FNB Stadium. The two are like brothers, having grown up together in Ajax Cape Town's youth system. Velebayi's debut came against Sekhukhune, and he was confident about the upcoming match against Sundowns. He acknowledged that it would be a tough challenge, but the team was confident following their recent win.
Velebayi emphasized the importance of staying calm and adhering to the game plan during the high-stakes clash against Africa's champions.
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