Dona Bongane started playing football in 2001 ,just as an six year old ,in the dusty streets of Orange Farm.When we asked him who influenced and inspired him to become an footballer,Replied his Dad played a huge role in that and also watching Ronaldinho helped him a lot .When he grew up ,his ambition was to reach their elite but as he grew the ambition grew also.Challenges he faced during his football journey, said honestly it has to be getting those assessments in Better football Institutes and obviously coming from less privileged. He meant ,had to spend the most part of his footballing journey not having proper equipment. Lessons he picked up during his football journey ,said taking football as a Career requires a Big Heart and a Relentless spirit as it presently its lowest moments,often rather than Brighter Days ,like in life in General, Patience is Virtue.Regarding changes concerning football development in South Africa ,he wants to see more lads taken to Bigger Football Institutes at an age of 7 plus and also their identity being made known. He explained they can’t be replicating, because they will always come second Best to where all Originates.People motivates Bongane to do Better every Day said his little Brother and other kids who look up to him.Experienced he picked up concerning his previous Teams,Hinted Resilience is key as football is like a Marathon, Big Heart is key as some moments are overwhelming and heart breaking. Lastly always to be yourself regardless, its important you don’t loose your identity but let whatever you do benefit the team.About the environment of his current team ,replied currently he is a free Agent and obviously just helping young Lads around his Kasie,also is a Blessing for them to rubbing shoulders with him on the field ,but the reality sink gonna exit for Better. In 3 years s’ time,he wants to be amongst the Best in any elite league he plays,because the prowess he pose,isn’t posed by many .He’d love also to have some silverware and international Caps.According to him his Best Mentor/Coach ,he will give it to former Eswatini national Team Coach Ace Zenzele,he once said to him ,your a Beast with flair give us ,also you must enjoy, express yourself in a positive way and try to excell every situation because Boy u so talented ,you so marvel to watch ,you need to reach the great heights .Such Mentors to him said some make you see yourself for who you truly are (world classy player). His favourite football idol is Ronaldinho,that’s why he enjoys so much to play football because of him.Thoughts regarding his fans out there ,highlighted, Less than 10 people who stucked and encouraged him daily to never stop believing ,he got nothing but love and all set to be or achieve. Partly their Contribution through thick and thin mere words of motivation. Encouraging words regarding upcoming youngsters, frankly said he always tell clone Lads to never stop believing in their Dreams,despite where they presently find themselves and again to be protective of their gifts,in their pursuit to their truest self.
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