AJAX CAPE TOWN new recruit Sedwyn George is determined to continue where he left off in the National First Division (NFD) when the Absa Premiership starts next month.
The Pietermaritzburg-born striker joined the Urban Warriors last month on a two-year deal from NFD side, Royal Eagles, where he made a name for himself.
Last season in the NFD, the deadly striker netted 20 goals for his side and won the prestigious Golden Boot Award.
His consistent performance also attracted interest of many PSL clubs.
But George thought joining Ajax would be a stepping stone toward achieving his long-term goal of playing overseas.
Said George: “Ajax came with a good offer and, with the hard work I’ll be putting in, I’ll get enough game time and won’t be a bench-warmer there.”
Despite being a top goal scorer in the NFD, there’s still a lot that George wants to learn and improve on as a player.
“The are still some areas of concern, I’m not at my level best yet,” George said.
“But I believe I can improve and grow as a player here at my new home of Ajax.”
In his 20 goals, George had netted three hat-tricks, something rare in the NFD.
It is believed the 25-year-old will be replacing veteran Nathan Paulse, whose contracts has not been renewed at Ajax.
But George did not agree with the idea, saying it would put him under unnecessary pressure.
He said: “I have already started working hard with the team, I want to make my mark in the PSL.
“But at this stage, I don’t want to put unnecessary pressure on myself by saying I will do this and that.
“To be honest, I just want to be better than what I was in the NFD. I’m not here to fill anyone’s shoes.”