Former Mamelodi Sundowns captain Benson Mhlongo has recalled how Augusto Palacios turned him away when he first arrived at Orlando Pirates as a teenager in 1997.
In an interview with Lesedi FM, Mhlongo revealed he couldn't join the Sea Robbers in the early years of his youth career after being deemed 'too skinny' by coach Palacios.
Mhlongo said he was taken to the Sea Robbers by Gora Ibrahim, a former Bucs defender, who played a huge role in helping him become the player he was.
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"Gora Ibrahim was staying in Malborough.