The senior Pirates players have helped me – Mahachi

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Orlando Pirates marquee signing Kudakwashe Mahachi admits that it will take time to adapt to his new surroundings, but revealed that Happy Jele and Mpho Makola have helped him settle in.

The Zimbabwean wing was unveiled by the Sea Robbers, along with eight other players less than a month ago, which include the likes of Brilliant Khuzwayo, Vincent Pule, Ben Motshwari and Asavela Mbekile.

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Mahachi, who was once on the books of big spenders Mamelodi Sundowns, admits that due to his shy nature, adapting to a club of Pirates’ magnitude will be a gradual process.

The skilful 24-year-old, however, cited the attempts of his teammates to help him settle.

‘It will take time for me to gel because I’m naturally a shy person,’ he told his club’s official website.

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‘It helps having my Zimbabwean homeboy Marshall Munetsi, and people like Thembinkosi Lorch whom I enjoy speaking to.

‘The process has also been made simple by the fact that I know most of the players here.

‘Even when we were on opposing sides in the past, we would take time to exchange a few pleasantries after the match,’ he added.

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The former Golden Arrows wing also revealed how the senior men in the team are playing their role in his bid to adapt.

‘I feel at home here, the reception from the coaching staff and players has been overwhelmingly positive.

‘The senior players have also played their part. Mpho Makola was concerned that I may be scared to play my natural game so he encouraged me to express myself and enjoy playing my football because from what he has seen, that’s where I’m at my best.

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‘Happy Jele has also spoken to me about the supporters. They are very demanding, but also very knowledgeable and understanding if you’re doing the right things and giving your best.

‘We have a huge fan base and there will be big crowds everywhere we play so I should learn to play under pressure quickly and find a way to use the energy of the crowd to my advantage.

‘Happy made it clear that I need to understand that the supporters are always there for the team,’ he concluded.

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