Ex-footballers speak about life after the game

Founders of Amaplayer in Kempton Park and ex-footballers are investing their time in supporting and educating players about football experiences and life after the final whistle on the field.

Amaplayer was founded by coach Benson Mhlongo, former pro footballers Calvin Sekgoale and Moses Maowasha, ex-Kaizer Chief of development Jack Ramphele and entrepreneur Solomon Makgobatlou.

They aim to prepare players for the day they hang up their soccer boots.Their goal is to create strong relationships between professional soccer players and fans to help them sustain and grow their brands, market their business and develop their careers.

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Segoale said when players retire, most are likely to battle with financial and emotional problems. Therefore, it is important for soccer players to invest intelligently for their future, have professional guidance and financial planning in preparation for life after football.

“It becomes very difficult for many football players to earn a living after football when they only depend on one revenue stream, which is their salary. The sad thing is that some of the players’ careers are ended by injuries at a very young age. Some of these young players do not have other skills and/or qualifications to join the labour market.

“Most footballers never speak about the challenges after their football careers, as it frightening to them. It is advisable for current players and those in the retiring stage to invest in their futures. We know and understand the challenges since some of us are former professional footballers.

“We created a platform for footballers to promote small or big businesses and allow their fans to buy their locally manufactured goods or services.”

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