Bafana Bafana and Leeds United legend Lucas Radebe reveals his mother was not convinced about joining Kaizer Chiefs.
Radebe turned out for Chiefs for four years before securing a big move to Leeds United in the English Premier League – he spoke toFor Leeds, Radebe played for more than a decade and currently enjoys legendary status where he is hailed as one of the best signings for the club.
The celebrated Bafana Bafana and Chiefs legend, says it was not easy to convince his mother that he would become successful in football.The 54-year-old former Bafana and Leeds skipper says his mother, Emily had to be convinced by Kaizer Motaung that he would fulfil her dream to become a teacher.“Because there were 10 children at home, my parents wanted something to come out of that big family we had,” said Radebe.
“My mother wanted me to become a teacher, so when I was still in school, she made sure I did my homework no matter how much I went out to play football while I was at Wolf Wanderers FC. Bafana Bafana legend Lucas Radebe on why his mother was convinced about joining Kaizer Chiefs. Image Source: “She still wasn’t satisfied even when I was at Chiefs. Before I joined the club, Kaizer Motaung had to convince her that I would be taken to a teaching college.“It felt like I was going against my parents’ wishes. She even said it was an excuse for partying and becoming unruly. But I was the breadwinner, she realised I was successful and kept my behaviour in check at all times.
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