PSL Legends walk away with bragging rights against Vaal Legends
It has been a while since I saw some of my former teammates and those I played against.
SEDIBENG.- It was down to memory lane when PSL Legends and Vaal Legends played against each other at Isak Steyl Stadium in Vanderbijlpark, Vaal on Saturday.
PSL Legends defeated Vaal Legends 2-1.
The local soccer fans came in numbers to watch these former greats and they never disappointed.
It was an exciting game of football to watch especially in the second half with former Orlando Pirates and Bafana Bafana defender, Edward ‘Magents’ Motale, keeping the crowd on their feet every time he touched the ball.
Motale was known for entertaining supporters even during his prime playing for Pirates. He came in in the second half and entertained the soccer fans.
Thabo Qalinge was another player on the field for PSL Legends team who kept the crowd on the edge of their seats with his God given talent.This former Pirates dribbling wizard was the club’s darling due to his skills.
The game started on a lower key with both teams ‘sizing’ each other, playing most of the time in their own halves. The game came to live in the second half after both teams made substitutions.
The PSL Legends and Vaal Legends Team consisted with well known names such as Lucky Lekgwathi, Steve Lekoelea, Phiri Tsotetsi, Abia Nale, Augustine Makalakalane, Cyril Nzama, Sailor Tshabalala, Morgan Gauld, Dikgang Mabalane, Nhlanhla Zothwane, Jerry Sikosana, Sifiso Myeni, Bonakele Twala, Solly Nketle, Avril Phali, and Peter Khoabane.
The local soccer fans went home entertained.
Speaking to Sedibeng Ster Sport after the game, former Orlando Pirates captain, Lucky Lekgwathi, said it was great to see some of the players he played with and against after a long time. He said it has been a while since he saw some of his former teammates and those he played against.
Great to see former players
“I want to thank the organisers of this game because this is what we need as ex-professional players to be still in touch with one another. It has been a while since I have seen some of the players especially ex-professional players from Vaal. I was happy to see legends such as Makalakalane. I never played with or against him but I know he was a great player for Bafana Bafana. I was fortunate to watch him,” said Lekgwathi.
