From big dreams to career-ending struggles, discover the poignant stories of five South African football prodigies whose battles with discipline changed their destinies.
The rich tapestry of South African football is intertwined with stories of incredible talent — yet, woven into this narrative is a darker theme: the struggle with discipline that has marred the careers of numerous players.
However, off the pitch, Mahlangu battled personal demons, often prioritising the bottle over training. His erratic commitment to the game led to an inconsistent career, marked by fleeting appearances and missed opportunities. He played in the top flight for a good 13 years, winning one league title, and also has an MTN8 winners' medal to his name. On the international stage, he won 31 caps for Bafana Bafana in a career that many footballers can only dream of.
Today, despite a long career at the very top, Chabangu has nothing to show for it after losing everything following some bad decisions.Like Jabu Mahlangu, Junior Khanye was a prodigious talent who came through the ranks at Soweto giants Kaizer Chiefs. With the ball at his feet, Khanye was a magician who could do it all. He had great turn of pace, could change direction at the drop of a hat, and could get the crowd going."I had about 15 accidents and in all of them I was drunk.
Footballers Mbulelo Old John Mabizela Potential Lerato Chabangu South African Tottenham Hotspur Mahlangu Jabu Mahlangu Stuart Baxter Masibusane Zongo London Psl Ajax Premier League Mpumalanga Black Aces Europe Abc Motsepe North West Ajax Cape Town Lerumo Lions Supersport United Pretoria Londoners Leicester City Orlando Pirates
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