How a failed trial, poverty, Eugene Terreblanche couldn’t stop Itumeleng Khune
In a story of resilience and triumph, Itumeleng Khune's journey to football stardom defied all odds. From a failed trial and the grip of poverty to facing…
Vincent Mafuta: Turning security guards into football stars
If one were to examine the circumstances under which Vincent Goabaone Mafuta formed VTM Football Club, one could indeed say that what is now a top-flight…
Jabu Maluleke: The skipper whose actions shout out the instructions
Jabu Maluleke is by no means a larger-than-life shouter nor screamer, but he sure inspires his teammates in numerous other ways. Understandably, he’s become…
Junior Makunike: Zimbabwe’s football prodigy with a supernatural connection
There's more to Junior Makunike's meteoric rise than just natural talent. The 20-year-old football sensation, already drawing comparisons to Zimbabwean…
Luyolo Slatsha: The midfield maestro with an eye for real estate
By day, Luyolo Slatsha is just like any other footballer plying his trade in South Africa’s top-flight league. He eats and lives the game of football. …
How Siviwe Mpengesi breathed life into Augustine Kwem’s career
AmaZulu FC striker Augustine Kwem has revealed how Siviwe Mpengesi breathed life into his career at a time when it seemed to be moving backwards. Augustine…
The story of Thembinkosi Lorch’s transformation under Morena Ramoreboli
When Maluti FET College met Orlando Pirates in the first round of the Nedbank Cup on 24 February 2013, Morena Ramoreboli told Thembinkosi Lorch that he would…
Khama Billiat: The tiny boy with magic in his feet
Khama Billiat might never have been discovered if a groundsman at his primary school had not caught him juggling a tennis ball in 1999. Arifa Sumani, who…
A wave of memory washed over me as I saw Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams sink to his knees, head bowed after each saved a penalty. It wasn't just the…
The misfortunes and triumphs of the indomitable Veli Mothwa
When you look at the challenges he has faced, you might describe Bafana Bafana goalkeeper Veli Mothwa’s life as a series of unfortunate events. How else…
The hip injury that gave Mothobi Mvala his breakthrough
The lure of watching four budding football talents at Harmony Sports Academy was just irresistible for Steve Haupt. After all, the academy had the crème de…
Evidence Makgopa: The rare rose that blossomed from a barren wasteland
Evidence Makgopa is that rare rose that grew from a barren wasteland! The rare gem that sparkles in fields that are not supposed to bear any diamonds. Truth…
