Youth is not an obstacle

FOOTBALL has always been Mpumelelo Nkuna’s sport of choice.

He is proud to be one of the players of the Limpopo Sports School of Excellence while he works hard to reach his dreams of becoming a Bafana Bafana player one day.

This gr. 8 learner at Westenburg High School says that he wants to become the best footballer this country has never produced.

Express caught up with him to learn more about this promising young star.

Where were you born?

I was born in Tzaneen, 15 years ago.

When did you realise you had a love for soccer?

My interest and love for the sport started in 2008.

Who did you play for before you joined the School of Excellence?

Tzaneen Home Boys.

Which position do you play?

I play left back.

Have you ever participated in any major competitions?

Yes. I participated in the 2013 Sportsman Warehouse Tournament.

I won a gold medal as the man of the match in June 2013.

What are the requirements for one to be a great footballer?

You need to be fit and fast and must also be a team player with strict displine.

What is your hardest opposition team to play against?

Polokwane United because they have a lot of talented players that are very fast.

Who is your role model?

Robert Mugabe, because he is the only African leader who is not afraid to take the Western leaders head on.

Your favourite soccer player in the PSL?

Happy Jele from Orlando Pirates.

Your favourite team abroad?

Real Madrid.

Beside football, what else do want to do when you grow up?

I want to become a lawyer.

The futire becons brightly for this star.