Mokoena agrees new Pompey deal

05 October 2010 13:20
Portsmouth ace Aaron Mokoena has revealed that he has agreed a new contract with the club and will put pen to paper on the deal next week.[LNB] The South Africa skipper agreed terms before departing for their African Cup of Nations qualifier with Sierra Leone.[LNB]The versatile Mokoena is now set to put pen-to-paper upon his return to England next week. [LNB]"I had a meeting with the chief executive on Friday night and everything is agreed now," Mokoena confirmed to The News.[LNB]"I just have to sign the contract now.[LNB]"Unfortunately, I am away on international duty but I will sign it when I come back.[LNB]"It's a big relief. I have wanted to focus on my football and commit myself to this club and contribute.[LNB]"I have got absolutely no doubts about signing this contract. I just want to be here at this club."[LNB]Meanwhile, Mokoena has revealed he was lucky not to be red-carded along with Middlesbrough's Barry Robson at the weekend.[LNB]The Scottish midfielder was sent off for striking Mokoena, but he revealed that he elbowed Robson first.[LNB]"I elbowed him and he chinned me," said Mokoena.[LNB]"Unfortunately for him, the linesman only saw the time he punched me so it was a penalty.[LNB]"I think I got him in the neck or something but then he punched me. It was clear and the linesman saw it.[LNB]"The ball got cleared out and I did him as we were walking out of the box.[LNB]'"It was just frustration on my side. I wasn't trying to hurt him.[LNB]"Luckily for us, the linesman couldn't see me giving him an elbow.[LNB]"I'm not proud of that. That's not my game. That's not me and it's not part of the game.[LNB]"But I'm an honest person. That's how it happened and I have to tell it as it is."

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