Ghana-born goalkeeper Richard Ofori, who’s on the verge of AmaZulu, has written an emotional letter thanking Orlando Pirates.
The 30-year-old Ofori from Accra in Ghana has left Pirates having arrived at the Buccaneers in 2020 after joining them from Maritzburg United.
“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 I’ve called home,” Ofori wrote.
“Being part of Orlando Pirates brought new challenges. 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.”
Ofori added: “It’s been a fantastic, action-packed four years of my journey. 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.
“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, words fail me. You allowed me to spread my wings and grow as a player and individual.”
Ofori, who is set to be announced as the new AmaZulu goalkeeper, concluded by saying that he had good memories of playing for the Soweto giants.
“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 said.
