Kutumela hopes goals bring Bafana reward
Thabiso Kutumela's performances this season ensured he will not leave Baroka FC in the National First Division when he makes the big step up to the Absa Premiership next season. Kutumela, 22, is to join Orlando Pirates in the 2016-2017 campaign.He scored the equaliser in a 1-1 draw against Milano United at Peter Mokaba Stadium to ensure the club's promotion this season.The striker's 18 goals were vital to Baroka and he's hoping to carry on from where he left off this season when he dons the famous Pirates colours."I am happy to get the goal to send Baroka to the PSL. Now I must get to know my new teammates at Pirates."If I get a chance then I will continue getting the goals. I am hoping to get a chance to get a call up to Bafana Bafana."But before thinking about Bafana, the striker should try to get himself into the under-23 team for the upcoming Olympics Games.South Africa needs lethal forwards and Kutumela may just be one of the men...
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