Sport Matters

Mutual respect . . . football is paying back to Tefu Mashamaite for the respect he has shown the game   For the second year running a true gentleman for the game will be crowned Footballer of the Season in South Africa. Kaizer Chiefs captain Tefu Mashamaite is hotly tipped to walk away with the title this Sunday, and I agree.  Kaizer Chiefs have been crowned the PSL champions this month, thanks to Mashamaite's  level-headed leadership. He played all 30 matches for Chiefs this recently-ended season, and he was the mainstay in the heart of the defence which conceded just 14 goals. When he is announced the winner on Sunday, no one thinks otherwise, "Masha" will be taking over from his former Wits University teammate Sibusiso Vilakazi as the best player in the South African league. Both Vilakazi and Mashamaite are dedicated soldiers for all that should be good about football. Their clean image and leadership qualities make these two dedicated players real role models