Loccer soccer player making a name for himself
Lucky Nkuna, a 24-year-old young football player from Daniel Rababalela village near Giyani, grew up playing soccer.
“I started playing at primary school where we competed against schools in Limpopo.
We always won as we had the best coach,” he told Herald.
When he was 16 one of his former team mates, Lassy Ramollo, took him to the Winners Park FC trials.
“Winners Park did not sign me because I lacked experience as I was only playing at school level,” said Lucky.
But they did select him to play for a team called Modjadji Black Urgers FC.
Here he achieved great success, from being chosen as captain for a season where they won nine matches winning numerous trophies and medals.
“In December 2014 I played in a district tournament at the University of Limpopo. Polokwane City U/17 was very interested in me after my performance.
They called my parents to a meeting, but my parents refused to sign as they thought that I would not concentrate on my studies as I would be far from home,” he said.
He decided to quit football for a year, but in 2017 he was approached by Mariveni United to join the team for the Nedbank Cup.
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“From Mariveni United I joined Makoti Happy Fighters.
After some time at Makoti Happy Fighters, Giyani Hotspurs showed interest in me during a pre-season match at Giyani Stadium.
“I signed a contract with Giyani Hotspurs FC for one season as it was relegated to the SAB League,” said Lucky.
After his season with Hotspurs, he joined Giyani Happy Boys, but due to a lack of financial support, he had to quit at the Happy Boys.
“I was then signed by Masungi Young Stars where I played for a while.
“Currently I am training with an amateur team called Tembisa Red Devils,” he told Herald.
“When I am home I sometimes play for Team Daniel, which is my village’s team.
I am hoping to take my soccer career further and am dreaming to play overseas.
“I would like to encourage young players to push until something happens because football can bring a better future.
“I am also hoping to be part of GLAD Africa,” he said.
