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Kenyan midfielder Anthony Akumu says he will continue to work hard to make a success of his time at Kaizer Chiefs.
The 27-year-old joined Amakhosi from Zesco United in January but played just five times ahead of the enforced break, with three as a late substitute.
Speaking to the SowetanLIVE, Akumu explained he hopes he doesn't end up like James Kotei and Godfrey Walusimbi, who both left the club without making an impact.
Akumu said: "It's true that some fans back home expressed reservations about me coming here.
"They feared I would go the same way (as Walusimbi and Kotei) and I won't settle down. But I can't get such criticism into my head. I like challenges. Players are different. (Moving to Chiefs) might not have worked for others, but I think it will work for me. I will ensure it works for me."
Akumu recalled one of his substitute appearances for Chiefs, adding: "I remember I also came in late in the derby. I loved every moment of it. the atmosphere, a stadium full to capacity, 86 000 people, I couldn't even hear my teammates.
"I came on after Willard got injured and the instruction was that I should shield the defenders as we were leading 1-0. We managed to achieve our goal."
And on the club's ability to retain their lead at the top of the PSL standings and win the title, he added: "We must take it one game at a time. Other teams are close to us, but we have to strive to win (the league) for the badge. We must be united to achieve this goal."
- TEAMtalk media
