Grobler happy with decision to join 'ambitious' Sekhukhune
Grobler netted twice on debut for Sekhukhune to defeat TS Galaxy 3-2 in the MTN8 quarterfinals at Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday. Grobler, who joined Babina Noko from now-defunct SuperSport United in the off-season, netted a brace to inspire his team's victory after trailing 2-0 earlier in the match.
'It has been good for me coming into the ambitious team and they have shown faith in me. It's a nice way to get started like that. One thing that came out for me was character in the team, so all in all, I think it is a good start,' Globler told the media after the match.
'I have achieved a lot, but there is still more I want to achieve. It has been a long time since I won a trophy and I miss that feeling. I feel like I've joined a team that also wants that first trophy.
'I believe that I joined a team that has the potential and courage that was very important for me. I think joining a team that has the same vision of winning a trophy is the plan for me this season,' added the evergreen 37-year-old striker.
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