Kekana looks to put injury woes aside

Injuries are part of the game in football, but long-term problems can really have an impact on a player’s advancement at his club. This is the story of SuperSport United defender Grant Kekana (left), whose desire to make an impact in the Matsatsantsa starting 11 has been badly stalled.

Having begun his career with Tuks Academy as a teenager, the Polokwane-born player was quickly snatched up by neighbours SuperSport United in 2011.

He spent two seasons with Matsatsantsa, before going back to Amatuks, but eventually joined SuperSport again in 2015 after some brilliant performances for Tuks meant SuperSport went back in the market for him.

Since coming back to the club, however the defender hasn’t really been a regular, something he says he wants to change.

“I just want to stay injury-free this season, injuries have been a problem for me in the last two seasons,” said the 24-year-old.

“My ambition this season is to play as many games as I can and apply myself in training so that I can be chosen in the starting line-up. When Michael Boxall left it gave me a gateway to really cement my place in the team. And so far I think I’m headed in the right direction.

“I had bigger ambitions when I started, but at the same time I think I lost track of those ambitions. But right now I’m looking on improving my game. Work hard and solidify my place in the team.”

Kekana has started all four of SuperSport’s games this season under Eric Tinkler.