African Champions Mamelodi Sundowns have confirmed the extension of Anthony Laffor’s contract with the forward now committed to remaining at Chloorkop until 2019.
Over the past in couple of months there has been a lot of speculation around Laffor’s future‚ with possible overseas move speculated on. However‚ Sundowns have laid that to rest after adding a further two years to the Liberian’s deal.
The 31-year-old international said he was delighted to be staying with the Tshwane giants and hoped to go back to the Club World Cup. “When I went back home to Liberia I took my Champions League winning jersey to the President of the country and I want to continue doing so in future‚” he told Downs’ official website.
“I have a better opportunity here at Sundowns to play against the best in the continent and the world‚ hence I chose Sundowns.” Laffor was instrumental in Downs’ Caf Champions League final triumph‚ scoring a goal against Zamalek of Egypt in a convincing 3-0 first-leg triumph in Atteridgeville in October.
“I’m eternally grateful to the club president [Patrice Motsepe]‚ coaches and the supporters for the support and love‚” he said. Pitso Mosimane’s men are six points off Premier League leaders SuperSport United in and play their first match back from the six-week festive season break against Bloemfontein Celtic at Dr Molemela Stadium on Wednesday evening.
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