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have Knowledge Musona as a sibling who has been down this path before and I can always draw on his experience for advice.
TK: Now that the Warriors are back in international football, has your brother hinted at reconsidering returning to international football?
WM:
We have discussed this matter several times and personally, I have implored him to consider returning to the national team, but truth be told, I don’t think he will come back. I think he has done exceptionally well for himself and for the national team and it’s time for him to rest and time for new faces to take over the baton and race with it.
TK: What do you of Bafana being in the same group with you guys for the World Cup qualifiers? WM:
We can’t wait to play South Africa! In the game, I think no one has got an advantage over the other. I think we are evenly matched largely because we know how they play and I think they also know how we play, and they additionally know our players as much as we know their players. It’s going to be an exciting match because of the neighbourly rivalry as well, which I believe will add an extra competitive edge to it.
T K: Walter, so much was expected of you in South Africa, but you never really seemed to realise your true potential. What happened?
school. I started concentrating more on football. They gave me everything I needed … football boots, training kit, food. They took care of me when I was about 11 or 12 years and they trained and developed me. Aces is in my heart and I will never forget what they have done for me. Sometimes you just need to know what you want in life, no matter who you are.
TK: You joined FK Senica early in your career, but came back after six months…
WM:
I went to Senica in the Slovak League and things were not ok. I tried to come back home due to the treatment that I got that side, which was not good. Maybe it was because I was still too young… I don’t know. I ended up giving up and told them I wanted to come back to Zimbabwe to start afresh, then I came back to FC Platinum. I played there for one season and then Polokwane City came for me.
TK: Do you think your brother’s reputation hung over your own career?
WM:
From Platinum, I came to Polokwane and I was there for almost four years. When they were relegated, I decided to move from Polokwane to Sekhukhune (United), but things there were not ok. Then I decided to go back to FC Platinum and the reception was simply overwhelming. I signed a twoyear contract and the first year, 2022, was the year that I was voted the best player in Zimbabwe. Last season, 2023, was my second year with Platinum and we finished fourth. So, my contract is up and I want to thank everyone who gave me an opportunity to play, from Polokwane, Sekhukhune. They’ve always treated me well and I cannot complain.
TK: You still have not told us whether the shadow of your famous brother looms large over your shoulders?
WM:
Look, I would like to believe that I am my own man and my brother Knowledge has carved a niche for himself. What he has achieved in football is phenomenal. But it’s human nature for people to compare siblings just like people would usually compare a son to his father. But I still believe that I have my own qualities and Knowledge has his own and we are two different players and people should judge me on that perspective.
TK: What happened at Polokwane that forced you to return to Platinum?
WM:
I moved from Polokwane City because we didn’t agree on certain things and thankfully they were very professional when we could not reach agreement and gave me my clearance certificate.