Sekhukhune United's Lebogang Phiri on his return from playing abroad: I came back home so I can give my country a glimpse of who I am in the game

Lebogang Phiri is a content man.

The Sekhukhune United midfielder spoke about how he has managed to play at the highest level abroad and that now it’s the time he showed South Africans who he is.

Phiri, while playing in Europe, turned out for Danish side Brondby, French teams Paris FC and Guingamp in a career which spanned for over a decade.

“I’ve gotten to play amongst great names in football,” said Phiri to iDiski Times.

“I’ve played amongst and against household names, for instance, Neymar, and I’ve played against Cristiano Ronaldo.

“When I was still there, I played against big names, so I think I’ve achieved my personal goal to be able to compete amongst the best in the world for so long. And any regrets, none whatsoever.

“That’s why I come back home with an open heart, open-minded with a smile on my face, because I feel like I represented my country with great distinction.

“And most of all, I gave my family all the years that I had promised to give them abroad.

“And now I think it’s time for Lebogang to play for Lebogang and showcase my talents on local soil.”

Sekhukhune United are in the Nedbank Cup quarterfinals where they are hoping to give a meaningful challenge to the competition as it provides them with an opportunity to win their maiden trophy in SA football.

The match against Milford FC starts at 6pm at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium.