There's a lot of football in Teko

The midfield maestro Modise is mum on his next move, but admits anything is possible

02 July 2017 - 00:00 By Bareng-Batho Kortjaas

Where are you going?
It's too early for me to say. I'm looking forward to joining a new team. I have no regrets with Mamelodi Sundowns. I've achieved everything with them. At the age I am (33), I just want to enjoy football. There's no bad blood and I'm forever grateful for what Sundowns have done for me.
I spoke to [Cape Town City boss] John Comitis, who told me they have a big-name player who they will name soon. Is that player Teko Modise?
[Laughs] Who knows? I'm not ruling out the possibility. At this moment we're considering all offers with Jazzman [Mahlakgane, his agent].
If I put a gun to your head to choose the greatest moment of your career, which would it be?
Playing for [Orlando] Pirates at the reopening of Orlando Stadium [in November 2008]. That moment will forever be with me because I'm from [Meadowlands in] Soweto and playing for a big team like that, scoring two goals [against Thanda Royal Zulu], it was huge for me. [Pirates won 4-2]...

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