"The Impact He Had Was Different From Others"

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Mihlali Mayambela started his international journey in 2016 when he signed for Swedish first division club Djurgårdens IF Fotboll. At the time, Mihlali was only 20 years old and had left Cape Town All stars to take the world by the horns. Since his first transfer abroad, he has played for clubs in Portugal, Israel, and now his current club, Aris Limassol in Cyprus.
The midfielder takes us on a journey through his career, explaining the different cultural norms, and football styles the respective countries have and explains the challenges of adjusting!

Mihlali gets asked about which players he looked up to as a young baller, and although his answer may not be that surprising, the reasoning behind choosing this player will astound you! “The impact he had was different to others, I can compare him to prime Neymar,” says the 26-year-old

Speaking on the latest episode of the Big Interview, Aris Limassol FC playmaker Mihlali Mayamebela gives an insight into life abroad, and the struggles he’s had to overcome and compares a PSL legend to prime Neymar!
15 Sep 2022 English South Africa Sports · Sports

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