Luis Miquissone: Why I chose Al Ahly over Kaizer Chiefs

Mozambique’s Luis Miquissone says he chose to join Egyptian giants Al Ahly to “grow up and to face big challenges”.

Mozambique’s Luis Miquissone says he chose to join Egyptian giants Al Ahly to “grow up and to face big challenges”.

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The 26-year-old former Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder joined Pitso Mosimane’s team in North Africa after a season in Tanzania with Simba SC.

He had spent three years as a Brazilians player, but was loaned out to Chippa United and Royal Eagles in South Africa and UD Songo in Mozambique.

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Luis Miquissone was reportedly a target for Kaizer Chiefs in the most recent transfer window, but opted to join the Red Devils.

He said according to Soccer Laduma: “I received many offers during the previous period. I spoke with my agent, and we decided to come to Al Ahly.

“The club is so big, and their ambitions have no limits. I want to help the team win trophies. As a player, I also need to be part of this and to get my chance to help the team.

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“I need to grow up and to face big challenges, so that is why I chose Al Ahly. They need to win everything, and I need to be part of this. Any player dreams of playing in the FIFA Club World Cup. It will be a great experience for me.

“The relationship I have with coach Pitso Mosimane is amazing. When I was a player at Simba, I faced Al Ahly and it was great to see him. I spoke about him in a previous interview, and I said that he was the coach who helped me reach my peak and grow up as a footballer.”

Luis Miquissone is just one of a number of new signings by Pitso Mosimane’s Al Ahly side who have also recruited – most notably – Bafana Bafana star Percy Tau.

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