Afrigather Fortunate Lekgwathi, the previous captain of Orlando Pirates, revealed that he virtually joined the military after finishing his matric within the 90s.
The 48-year-old former defender spent 14 years with the Buccaneers and gained three league trophies. He joined the workforce from the now-defunct Ria Stars and made a direct impression on the membership, enjoying alongside the likes of Mbulelo ‘OJ’ Mabizela.
After 5 seasons at Orlando Pirates, Lekgwathi was made membership captain and went on to elevate seven trophies.
Talking on the Smash Sports activities podcast, the retired footballer stated he would have grew to become a soldier if he didn’t play soccer.
“I began my profession at Actual Rovers. After passing my matric, myself and a good friend wished to turn out to be troopers and we despatched our CVs by. By the point they referred to as us for an interview, Rovers referred to as me in for trials,” he stated.
Lekgwathi gained seven trophies as Pirates captain
“I keep in mind they have been enjoying in opposition to Mamelodi Sundowns at HM Pitje stadium and the chairman requested me to come back and watch the sport after which drive with them again to Mahwelereng.
“I watched the sport after which left with the workforce and as I used to be sitting within the bus, one of many participant requested, ‘who is that this loser sitting on my seat’. So, I requested myself ‘is it actually going to be this tough? After that, I had a profitable trial and it was enjoyable,” stated the previous Orlando Pirates captain.
Lekgwathi stated he began his profession as a striker earlier than switching to defence.”I went there as a striker however the coach then stated I used to be too small to be a striker, and switched me to wing.”
The double treble profitable captain is now an envoy and businessman since retiring from Orlando Pirates eight years in the past.
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