Cosmos boss Sono confirms talks with ex-Swallows striker Nomvete

Siyabonga Nomvete

JOMO Cosmos boss Jomo Sono has described Siyabonga Nomvete as “too good for his age” as Ezenkosi attempt to sign the 37-year-old striker.

‘Bhele’ has been linked with Cosmos for the past few weeks and Sono, who celebrates his 60th birthday today, admits that his club is keen on signing the veteran.

“We are busy talking. We are talking to his agent [Mike Makaab of ProSport International] and offers are flying to and fro. We would like to sign him for maybe a season… He’s a professional. I coached him at the [2002] World Cup so I know him well,” he says.

Sono adds that Nomvete’s age is of little concern to him as he believes the forward has a big role to play on and off the field.

“No, that’s not a concern. Look at Pirlo at Juventus… The guy [Nomvete] is too good for his age – too quick. You don’t have to play him in all the games, no, you can play him in one game and rest him. And I think his experience will rub off on all the young players that I have. He can help the young players, because he’s a professional. I would like to have him,” Sono adds. –Kick-off

NOMVETE’S STATS IN LAST 5 PSL SEASONS:

2010/11 – 28 starts, 12 goals (Moroka Swallows)
2011/12 – 33 starts, 21 goals, Named PSL Footballer of the Season (Moroka Swallows)
2012/13 – 22 starts, 1 sub, 6 goals (Moroka Swallows)
2013/14 – 33 starts, 1 sub, 6 goals (Moroka Swallows)
2014/15 – 24 starts, 8 subs, 8 goals (Moroka Swallows).

TOTAL: 140 starts, 10 subs, 53 goals.

*The 2014/15 stats include the PSL Promotion Play Offs. Stats include all competitions.