Phala and SuperSport parted ways this week.
“Stan Matthews’ belief in me made me who I am as person and I would especially like to thank him for all that he has done for me on and off the field‚” said Phala in a tribute letter.
“Thank you to everyone else at SuperSport for what they have done for me over the years‚ I truly appreciate it.
“In as much as it saddens me to leave the team and the people and the people associated with it‚ they will always have a special place in my heart‚” he added.
The 32-year-old has been linked with Orlando Pirates and Highlands Park.
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