Nkosinathi Nhleko (footballer)

“I learnt so much about mental strength because you can't just give up.”

“Sometimes you don't hear what they are saying.”

“Remember they don't speak a lot of English in Norway. I was the only black guy when I arrived at the team (at Brann).”

“I gained a lot of experience abroad and it was good for building mental strength.”

“After some time, I thought let me go to USA and maybe I would go back to Norway when my mindset was good.”

“My feet were cold. I think I played for 35 minutes, but I couldn't cope. It was cold, but I started getting used to it.”

“the thing is, when you are in a smaller team, sometimes you tend to relax, knowing that your name will be on the starting line up on Saturday/Sunday.”

“In fact I can say it is almost the same.”

“I played overseas for almost 7 years and I can tell you they are first class and Chiefs are not far off.”

“It is also important that players like Musona play without pressure, but to enjoy football.”

“It is important for him to score to lift his confidence, which is good for the team.”

“(Knowledge) Musona is a finisher and what I do when I play with him is to make sure I create space for him…by taking a defender or two.”

“I never dropped my head because I am one person who believes in the ability that I have. I also put trust in God!”

“I remember I was booed on my first appearance for Chiefs but ended up scoring on the same day.”

“Then there is a pressure side that you have to deal with.”

“It is good because you get quality service as a striker.”

“I am working on this at training, and hopefully I will keep on improving. I need composure and that is what players in Europe have…I look at someone like Diego Forlan for instance. He takes his time when inside and outside the box and that is why he was the best player in the last World Cup.”

“It is true I do rush things at times because I put myself under pressure to score all the time.”

“In fact I want to score at least 15 goals this season but then again team targets are more important than personal targets.”

“I have set myself some targets this season.”