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Former Super Eagles<\/a> goalkeeper Greg Etafia has revealed reason for his return to active football after a three year break from the game with stint as goalkeeper coach at Premier Soccer league side Baroka FC before signing for Highlands park in the South African PSL.<\/p>\n

Etafia 36 told\u00a0 that he chose to come back because of his love for the game and he stated that he has greatly missed been out of the game as a goalkeeper. He added that he sent practical on his decision after consultation and been given a clean bill of health that he can still carry on for as long as his body can still carry him.<\/p>\n

\u201cEverything is not about money, I decided to come back into the game because of my love for the game and I have missed the game so much. I also feel I still have what it takes to continue and carry on in the game for as long as my body can carry me.\u201d<\/p>\n

Etafia stressed that at this point, playing for him comes with a load of experience. He however plays as back up to Highlands park first choice goalkeeper Thela Ngobeni.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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