The Soweto Derby returns for another chapter of its storied history, which dates back to 1970. Daily Maverick picked four encounters that stood out over the past 27 years, which form the Premier Soccer League (PSL) era. The Soweto Derby returns for another chapter of its storied history, which.
His contribution to the beautiful game has already been an immense one, having served the likes of Pretoria Callies and Moroka Swallows as a player; and Silver Stars, Dynamos, Platinum Stars, Orlando Pirates, Bloemfontein Celtic and Highlands Park as a coach.
The first and last as Happy Jele earned undisputed legendary standing at Orlando Pirates which will be engraved in the club’s history for decades to come.
Going down memory lane with Motlalepula Mofolo Going down memory lane with Motlalepula Mofolo
MOTLALEPULA ‘Manqane’ Mofolo (
MM) played a starring role when Lesotho secured its debut qualification for the then African Youth Championships in 2005 and also reached the final of the COSAFA Under-20 tournament that same year. The impressive run with Makoanyane XI also attracted the attention of international scouts and in the end Mofolo was snapped-up by Soweto giants, Orlando Pirates to play for their development team. He hit the ground running at Yebo Yes and was later rewarded with the captain’s armband in a team that had the likes of the late Senzo Meyiwa, Excellent Walaza and Tlou Segolela. In this wide-ranging interview, the Lesotho Football Association (