PODCAST | We’ve never spoken about it: Jele on a Pirates testimonial match

Jele revealed he had a two-month trial with French Ligue 1 team Lens in 2010.

“When I joined Pirates there were other offers but Pirates were showing they really wanted me, so I had to join them.

“From there I had to go to France for trials in 2010, at Lens. It went well but I didn’t get a chance to go back.

“I stayed there for almost two months, so it was great, but it didn’t work out. The deal didn’t happen.

“But it was a good experience. I learnt about how European teams do things in football.”

In a wide-ranging interview Jele discussed topics such as how he spends his time as he waits to find a club, what he felt was missing in his achievements at Pirates, his early days at Bucs, talented players coming through at the club and his plans for coaching.

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