Arsenal legend and football pundit Ian Wright recently explained in an interview how Happy Jele influenced him to become a Buccaneer. Check it out!
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In a recent interview with SuperSport TV's Julia Stuart, Ian Wright revealed how former Pirates captain Happy Jele influenced him to support the Sea Robbers.
Wright fell in love with Pirates during the 2019 Carling Black Label Cup and has been a devoted Buccaneer since then, and shouted out Royal AM's Jele for urging him to support the Soweto Giants.
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Ian Wright the Buccaneer
The 59-year-old former Arsenal and Crystal Palace striker Ian Wright recounted how he became a Buccaneer in a recently posted SuperSport TV interview.
'Wrighty' as he's affectionately known, was seen in a retro Orlando Pirates jersey on his podcast 'Wrighty's House', which prompted Julia Stuart to ask him if he's a fan of the club.
"I am a Buccaneer! I remember when I was with Happy Jele, Happy man, he's the one who made me say, 'I am supporting you, Happy'," said Wright.
"I saw the game [Saturday's Nedbank Cup Soweto Derby], I saw the highlights of the game, it was a great game. For me, I am a Pirates fan, I am with Pirates forever."
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Wright was an ambassador for the Carling Black Label Cup back in 2019 and witnessed the Buccaneers outdo Amakhosi 2-0 at a jam-packed FNB Stadium.
Jele also reposted Wright's interview and simply said that he was "Humbled" by Wright's words.
Re-watch Ian Wright's 2019 Soweto derby experience:
Scroll through the gallery to view snaps of Wrighty in Pirates colours and Jele's repost:
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