Soweto giants Orlando Pirates opted against extending Richard Ofori's stay at the club after four seasons.
The Black Stars international failed to win Jose Riveiro's trust as the Spaniard stuck with Sipho Chaine and Melusi Buthelezi – as the second choice.
The 30-year-old has since joined AmaZulu to bolster the goalkeeping department after Veli Mothwa's blunders.
My Pirates stay was fantastic – Ofori
The Ghanaian has since shown appreciation for the time he served the Buccaneers, terming it fantastic.
“The past couple of years have been years of grace and power, I couldn’t have been happier, more robust, focused, and motivated than in a place l’ve called home,” he wrote on his social media platform.
“Being part of the Orlando Pirates brought new challenges, joy, huddles, and energy. The time has now come for me to open a new chapter in my career. I want to thank the entire Orlando Pirates family.
“The staff, technical team, medical staff, board members, management, and players. I couldn’t have asked for a better working environment than this. It’s been a fantastic, action-packed four years of my journey.”
Words fail me!
The custodian insists he learned a lot at the Soweto giants, terming them as ‘pillars of strength'.
“We won and lost games, but every game felt like our lives depended on it. It gave me so much energy and character to see a group of individuals fighting week in and week out to their last breath. I have picked a leaf and will carry it everywhere I go,” Ofori added.
“To the fans, supporters, family and friends! You all hold a special place in my heart; I never take it for granted. You were always there for me, both good and bad. I honestly can’t thank you enough. You were all my pillars of strength.
“To my chairman [Irvin Khoza]! Words fail me. You allowed me to spread my wings and grow as a player and individual. But most importantly, you gave me a home. I have nothing but good memories with the club. From the bottom of my heart, thank you to everyone who has come along for the ride. God Bless you all,” he concluded.
