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Cele, who hails from KwaMashu, expressed deep appreciation for the support he receives whenever he plays in his hometown and hopes to help Chiefs put on a strong display against the Ghanaians.
"Since I came back, it's been a blessed journey - and it still is," said Cele.
"We're constantly working to improve as a team and as individuals. Playing at home is always special. The love I receive is hard to explain - it's something that touches the heart. It drives me to give more and help the team in any way I can."
The 28-year-old is focused on building from last season, where Chiefs missed out on a top-eight finish in the Betway Premiership and consequently didn't qualify for the MTN8. But he believes their recent pre-season camp in the Netherlands has renewed the squad's unity and focus.
"Pre-season in the Netherlands helped us a lot. It gave us that sense of togetherness and clarity. Last season was disappointing, but lifting that trophy [referring to the Carling Knockout] gave us belief," he added.
"With CAF competitions on the horizon, we know the challenge ahead. There's still a lot of work to do, but we're ready to take it one game at a time. Football is 90 minutes, and that's how we approach it."
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