A work permit cost Thalea Smidt an overseas move

Speaking exclusively to SABC Sport, the former University of the Western Cape and Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies player says she had signed a contract with an overseas club and was on the verge of departing but was undone by a work permit.While waiting for long process of the work permit, she could not sign for any team in South Africa and had to train alone, missing the first six games of the season for Amatuks.Smidt says she could still move when the next transfer window opens.”It’s been difficult, physically, mentally but I feel more and more to myself now, fitness wise I think I’m coming…