Royal AM forward Motebang Sera has explained what helps him cope with adversity in his career, which has experienced its fair share of ups and downs.
Motebang Sera says he is fortunate he learnt that football is not a bed of roses back home in Lesotho.
Motebang Sera spoke to Lesotho’s Post newspaper when explaining what keeps him going when he faces career setbacks in the DStv Premiership.
Motebang Sera said the tough times he endured at Lesotho giants, Matlama FC, prepared him for future challenges.
WHY MOTEBANG SERA SAYS FOOTBALL IS NOT A BED OF ROSES
“I learnt a long time ago that football is not a bed of roses. I wasn’t in the good books of Matlama supporters in my early days at the club and I suffered a lot of booing from them,” Sera said.
“So, not a lot of people know that I had a difficult start at Matlama. I only became a fan favourite once I started scoring goals and helping the club win trophies.”
Motebang Sera then offered advice to fellow professionals on the need for taking care of themselves.
FOOTBALLERS MUST WATCH WHAT THEY EAT
He said training and maintain a healthy diet were crucial to a prolonged football career.
“I do not wait for the coaches to push me to be in good shape physically and I know as well that the game is evolving with a lot of dynamics as to what to eat and not eat.
Those are the smaller details that one must pay attention to,” he said.
REFLECTION ON CAREER STRUGGLES IN THE DSTV PREMIERSHIP
The Likuena striker Motebang Sera was commenting his recent struggles in the DStv Premiership.
The 27-year-old has changed three clubs in the last three seasons.
He left Royal AM to join Arrows only to rejoin the Thwihli Thwahla at the start of the 2022-2023 campaign.
He was lured to Arrows by then coach Lehlohonolo Seema who is his countryman. Seema was sacked by Arrows.
Motebang Sera announced his arrival on South African football scene after scoring nine goals while at Bloemfontein Celtic in the 2020-2021 season.
He eventually found himself playing for Royal AM after they bought Celtic’s Premiership status.
He is now back to Royal AM hoping to recapture his spark in front of goal.
Royal AM resume their league assignment by facing Cape Town City on December 30 2022.
Thwihli Thwahla are in position nine on the log table with 16 points from 12 games.
Up the table, defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns lead the standings on 28 points from 12 games.
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