Ayanda Patosi has described his unusual surrounds in Iran‚ where he arrived in what was shaping up as a “warzone” in January‚ gets paid in Dollars in cash‚ and pre-Covid-19 played in front of crowds of 80‚000.
Following six-month stints at Esteghlal FC‚ also in Iran‚ and FC Baniyas in United Arab Emirates‚ Patosi signed for Foolad as part of series of loan deals from Cape Town City to clubs in the Middle East on January 10.
“But I had no choice because at the end of the day I’ve got a family to feed‚ and they are depending on me.” “Normally‚ outside Covid-19‚ there can be 80‚000 at a game. And that makes the football more exciting. Patosi scored four goals in 13 league matches in his six months last season at Tehran-based Esteghlal‚ this past campaign’s runners-up in Iran’s Persian Gulf Pro League.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Swiss prosecutor launches criminal probe of FIFA chief InfantinoA Swiss special prosecutor has launched criminal proceedings against FIFA president Gianni Infantino, authorities in Switzerland said on Thursday, as part of an investigation into suspected collusion between him and the country's Attorney General, Michael Lauber.
Read more »
Sundowns star Vilakazi extends stay at Chloorkop for four more years“I am honoured‚ I am humbled and I am excited to be given another opportunity to play for this great team” marc_strydom
Read more »
Lebanon and Israel can’t afford more conflict amid Covid-19Both countries are battling the pandemic and huge economic problems, but Iran-backed Hezbollah is looking for a fight, writes Hussein Ibish
Read more »
Markets ‘could get ugly’ if US election is contestedUS President Donald Trump is already questioning the legitimacy of the upcoming November poll
Read more »
Sorry guys, Berita is officially off the market as she’s married now'I am the luckiest girl in the world united for life with the love of my life,' said the singer.
Read more »