Bongeka Gamede

"There is nothing like family support for me. Family is everything."

"To know that there are people who care about you and wish you success is very motivating."

"Ultimately, working as a team will be key. Team spirit will help us prevail."

"I think every defender can say that the minute we step on the field and in training, we try not to concede because the team won’t lose if we don’t."

"It's about what you want in life. Studying and playing football at the same time is a nice challenge, it keeps you focused. I am not finding it difficult at all."

"I’ve never doubted myself, but I never thought I’d be here this soon!"

"It is a dream for all African players to come to Europe and play football, so it is a dream come true that I am now standing here in Farum."

"I am very goal-oriented as a player, and if I had to describe myself in a few words, I would probably define myself as a “silent killer” on the pitch."

"Excited is an understatement for me, I still pinch myself now and then just to make sure that I am not dreaming."