Zwelithini Vincent Sithole started his football career when he was 14 years old, He started playing for the team that was then Called Jabulani United based in Pretoria (Soshanguve).He told us coming from a family that’s crazy about soccer, thinks the first People who influenced and inspired him to play soccer was his Dad the Late Nyembezi P.Sithole and his Brother Butana F Sithole ,because he would hear stories about them so that’s where he got inspired right away he said to himself also he wants that.When he grew up Zweli like any other youngster out there his Ambitions and Objectives was that he wanted to be a professional footballer, because he always had a Burning Desire growing up and whenever he went to the Stadium to watch Soccer, he would picture himself on the field of play.Growing up he had a lot of Challenges firstly Scouts, never came to watch their Games in Soshanguve so that meant he had to go away for Recognition, Secondly Money was an issue sometimes he found himself waking up early in the Morning to catch a Train so that he can make it on time for Trials or Matches, Sometimes not getting Game time Because of Certain Coach doesn’t prefer you that changes you as a Player.Regarding his Best Mentor ,According to Him ,His Family and Girlfriend also they motivates him to do Better but also look up to God for Guidance so He can say scriptures also motivates Him to do Good.We asked Him what he would like to see in south African Football Development, Replied Personally he’d like to see more Soccer Seminars being Launched in Rural Areas or even in the Location for Exposure of upcoming talent and also soccer in High Schools being revived, Sponsors coming together to create a league or a tournament for talent exposure.For Him ,playing for Witbank Spurs Fc was the Best feeling in the World,the team taught him a lot on and off the field,He met Mentors, Brothers even had the privilege of being Coached by the Best ,it really changed his life and he’ll forever be Grateful for the opportunity that was presented to him.His Best Mentor/Coach since started playing Soccer would have to be Coach Andrew Guardiola from Mbombela,the guy believed in Him when nobody else did and also taught Him a lot when it comes to football, till today still apply his tactics.Zweli just signed with a new Team for the new Season happily said it really feels Good ,his content and happy about where he is now ,and he is looking forward to Achieving more with his Current team.Zinedine Zidane his favourite footballer ,because he used to watched him then try to copying what he does in the field of play ,he really inspired him a lot growing up.In 3 years s’ time he would like to see himself giving back to the Soccer Fraternity as a Coach or Fitness Coach even as a technical advisor. Encouraging words for upcoming Youngsters said never give up on your Dreams ,no matter what ,keep working harder and stay Focused always because your life depends on it.Last words for the new team regarding new Season ,The goal is to help his team win Silverware,have a good season without injuries and aim to be Better than last Season.
Zweli S’ thoughts about our online publications ,said is a good initiative for footballers to share their stories because you never know who might inspire and change their lives I’d say Big Up to Coach Wonder and thank you so much for allowing me to share my story.
Wm Football Development Online News would like to take this opportunity to thank Zwelithini first for allowing us to conduct an Exclusive online interview With him ,Also his time to speak to us.
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