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ArticleThapelo Liau
Blessed with skill and vision, Liau never quite tickled the coaches’ fancy at Orlando Pirates but was adored by the fanbase. He lays bare the interesting circumstances that led to him joining, and waxes lyrical on Mpho Padime.
ArticleLionel Messi
One of the greatest players to have graced world football’s fields, the left-footed genius has called time on his international career. We bring you stats and figures that will simply blow your mind from his Argentina journey.
ArticleThis Kid is Special
Kgomotso Madiba is raising the South African flag high in Brazil, hoping to follow in the footsteps of Marcelo and many others. Farouk Khan opens up on what makes the lad such a gem and why his move to Fluminense came as a surprise.
ArticleMy Teammates
Under the unassuming Allan Freese, Platinum Stars shocked Orlando Pirates in the 2013 MTN8 final. Tintswalo Tshabalala shares a laugh with KICK OFF about that special squad and why Mogakolodi Ngele is ‘like no other’.
ArticleMonnapule Saleng
The dribbling wizard’s off-field challenges, as detailed by Miguel Cardoso, have come as a shock, but the topic of mental health among athletes has become ever more important in the modern era. We dive deep into the complex layers of the story.
ArticleDavid Mathebula
Straight from inside the four white lines to the touchline, it has been quite the journey for ‘DVD’, who reveals the Kaizer Chiefs youngster who could be the next big thing, as well as why he has a tough job on his hands.
ArticleSecret Footballer
This month’s Secret Footballer is still active but has found the going so tough that he has turned to a second source of income. He speaks in great detail about why his career never really took off.