This article recounts the unique experience of a former Amakhosi star who was personally signed by Kaizer Motaung himself. It highlights the reverence surrounding the Chiefs chairman and the honor it was to meet him, particularly for a young fan.
It is often regarded an honour to sign for one of the big three but an even bigger honour is the club chairman itself leading the pursuit.His fashion sense quickly rubbed off on the brand he was building, and it soon became synonymous with Chiefs . Motaung Snr was a revered figure upon his return to South Africa n football and it became and honour to be in his presence. He oozed aura and control as well as a swagger.
That was used to attract the best of the best to his club which looked to go up the ranks in the country’s football scale. Many people in the football industry long to meet Motaung Snr personally, especially players. So imagine being a boyhood Chiefs fan and having him come sign you himself at your home. According to former Amakhosi star“It was Kaizer Chiefs (his favourite club). I fell in love with the way players like Teenage Dladla and Sputla Nhlapo played the game. My father was the biggest Chiefs fan. I’m one of the lucky few players for whom the club’s chairman, Kaizer Motaung, personally came to my home to sign me for them. When he arrived, my father couldn’t believe it was really him, a player he admired all his life. I was recommended by the club’s former doctor, the late Phil Maepa.” Said Makua reminiscing to“It was against QwaQwa Stars (for Chiefs) at Rand Stadium in 1995. Thabang Lebese was on the left, playing a one-two with Isaac Kungwane, who spotted me making a run and unleashed a good through ball and I struck it immediately when it reached me, and it went in, from outside the box.” Makua remembered. Chiefs fans, do you have any memories of Makua from his time at Chiefs? Feel free to leave your thoughts and feelings in the comments below. Take a look at what the weather has in store for South Africa’s nine provinces this Monday, 6 January 202
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