Kudakwashe Mahachi: Playing for Pirates is a dream come true

Zimbabwean international Kudakwashe Mahachi explains his transition from Golden Arrows to Orlando Pirates.

The 24-year-old become one of nine marquee signings the Buccaneers acquired to bolster their squad ahead of the 2018-19 season.

Mahachi expressed his gratitude towards chairman Irvin Khoza after completing his ‘dream’ move to Pirates from Golden Arrows.

‘Firstly, I would like to thank the Chairman and the coaches for giving me an opportunity to come and play for this big team. It is definitely a dream come true for me because I feel that playing for this Soweto Giant is the pinnacle for any footballer,’ Mahachi told his new club’s official website.

‘I’m feeling happy because the welcome has been great. It is a huge transition coming from a small team to a big team and it takes a bit of time to understand because there is a huge difference in approach.

‘We train differently, we prepare differently and the overall level of professionalism is amazing. Not only do we analyse the opponent which is the norm but we also have to analyse ourselves from a group perspective and at an individual level.”

‘We have a big Technical Team and each of them play a part in improving us as players. We have coaches, analysts, sport scientists, physiotherapists, doctors and our support staff… all are dedicated and focused on improving us as players and giving us everything we need to succeed. It’s definitely a new environment for me but I think I’m getting used to it.’

Throughout his career, Mahachi has a wealth of experience have already played for the likes of Bantu Rovers, Chicken Inn, The Highlanders, Mamelodi Sundowns and Golden Arrows.