This article traces the journey of Patrick 'Ace' Mbuthu, a renowned South African footballer, from his illustrious career with Kaizer Chiefs to his current role in the Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation. It highlights his struggles with vision and the support he received from Booth Education and Sports Africa.
Patrick 'Ace' Mbuthu, a former Kaizer Chiefs star, faded from the public eye, leaving many to wonder about his whereabouts. Despite being regarded as one of South Africa's finest midfielders, Mbuthu seemingly vanished after a solitary season with Rangers, ending his career abruptly. Since then, he has maintained a low profile, keeping his personal life private. However, recent information has shed light on Mbuthu's current endeavors.
After retiring from professional football, the former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder settled in the Free State. As of August 2024, he works for the Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation. Although rumors have circulated about his declining vision affecting his work, Mbuthu received a new lease on life through eye surgery. Last year, he received R20,000 from Booth Education and Sports Africa (Booth Africa) for the procedure. Notably, Mbuthu and Booth were teammates on the star-studded South African U-23 team that competed in the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games. Booth, a former Bafana Bafana defender, explained that the funds were part of the proceeds from the Clash of Legends, an initiative aimed at assisting retired football legends. He expressed hope that the surgery would improve Mbuthu's eyesight, allowing him to participate in future Legends games and other initiatives
PATRICK 'ACE' MBUTHU KAIZER CHIEFS RETIREMENT SOUTH AFRICA FOOTBALL EYE SURGERY BOOTH AFRICA LEGEND GAMES
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