Young Sean sustains Mushangazhike legacy
AS young Sean Mushangazhike readies himself to carry the legacy of the Mushangazhike family forward and continue from where his uncle, Gilbert, left the 18-year-old winger reckons it won’t be an easy task to fill in the shoes of those that came before him.
The journey for the reincarnation of the Mushangazhike legacy begins with a call to the Warriors Under-20 national team.
As he gladly accepts the responsibility of carrying the Mushangazhike legacy, the 18-year-old winger is optimistic that he will fill in the shoes though he reckons it won’t be an easy task for him.
“I am working very hard so that I can reach the levels of my fathers and I understand that it won’t be an easy task for me to fill in the shoes of them, they are big shoes to fill,” said Sean.
Sean is currently in the books of Northern Region Division One side, Golden Eagles, which he joined at the age of 13.
“I would say I started a bit late compared to my fathers, but I am confident that with the support and the technical grooming I have been getting from my club, I will be able to get close to what my father achieved as a player,” he said.
Having been called to the Under20 national team, Mushangazhike is ready to start his international career and follow in the footsteps of his uncle.
“It feels great to be called to the national team and I am looking forward to producing the right performance for the team and following in the footsteps of my fathers.
“Since I was called to the national team (U-20), Uncle Gilbert has been giving me advice on the expectations of representing your country,” said Sean.
The young Mushangazhike believes the support he has been getting from his uncle Gilbert plays a pivotal role in achieving his objectives and carrying the family legacy.
“I am grateful for the support that I have been receiving from my family especially, Uncle Gilbert.
“He is the one who introduced me to street football and up to now he has been giving me professional advice and continues to be my mentor and I believe with their support I will carry the family name forward,” said Sean.
Former national team striker Gilbert Mushangazhike feels the family legacy is in the right hands as he is confident of the young winger who is set for his international debut today in the Four Nations U-20 tournament in Malawi.
“I am a proud Mushangazhike, who truly believes the legacy has been passed on to the right person to carry forward.
“Sean is an amazing gem who has a great potential to make it big and our legacy as family is safe,” said Gilbert.
Looking back at the Mushangazhike football history, Gilbert said:
“Our family history goes back to my father (Arthur) who was a force to reckon with in his days followed by Kevin’s father (Musekiwa) followed by my late brother Elwin who was an exceptional goalkeeper.
“Then there was me (Gilbert) and our very talented Kelvin then we had Blessing (Kelvin’s brother) and my two sons who are very skilful and talented and are based in South Africa now we have Sean who is now tasked with carrying the family name forward.”
Golden Eagles chairman, Barry Manandi has been full of praise for the young Mushangazhike who he described as a great player who possesses great potential.
“He is a very intelligent player who has a bright future ahead of him.
“He is one of the first players that we had when we started Eagles five years ago and we have seen him grow and, this season he is set to feature into the senior team,” said Manandi.