Untold Stories
Farpost uncovers untold stories of football stars. Witness the unfiltered passion and remarkable tales of those who define football in south africa, brought to life through in-depth interviews and unparalleled reporting.
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Gustavo’s journey – A tale of missed opportunities
“I met him when I was young, so I didn’t know he was a legend. My dad informed me that…
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If only Khaya Shozi had friends like Christian Eriksen’s
It’s exactly 04h37 Saturday, 11 March, and my efforts to summon back my sleep fail dismally. My mind wanders and…
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Siyabonga Ligendza: The boy with an unbreakable spirit
Growing up, Siyabonga Ligendza had this incredible attachment with his paternal grandmother. Understandably so, after his birth in Leicester, in…
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Roger Feutmba: The General who commanded with his left foot
"He walked up to Doctor Khumalo while we were in the tunnel and said 'my friend, today there's no Doctor…
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Maleven: The man who mastered the art of late blooming
Age really is just a number! No wonder people who defy the odds in whatever trade don’t let their age…
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When Kaizer Chiefs stumbled on Thomas Sweswe…and passed on young Khama Billiat
If Bobby Motaung and Ace Khuse had not gone to watch Knowledge Musona and Khama Billiat play in a curtain…
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Nkosingiphile Ngcobo’s awful stop on the way to stardom
If there’s anyone who understands Nkosingiphile Ngcobo’s arduous journey to the PSL, it’s Lungelo Bhengu. Bhengu was by no means…
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‘I was selected to the School of Excellence with Pienaar’: Portia Modise
In another life, Portia Modise and Steven Pienaar could have been teammates! At first glance, there seems to be little…
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The jail visit that rescued Mpho Makola’s career
When Mpho Makola was 17, his mother did something almost unthinkable but overly effective. As a teenager, exploring all things…
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How Robert Ng’ambi seamlessly swapped boots for entrepreneurship
The moment most footballers dread the most is that of having to call it time on their careers and start…
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