36-year-old ex-Chiefs star – ‘I’ll play for many years’

Former Kaizer Chiefs winger Joseph Malongoane is still playing football on the green grass, and he is not yet willing to stop at 36.

JOSEPH MALONGOANE STILL HUNGRY TO PLAY

After enjoying a season in Limpopo with Sunrise FC in the ABC Motsepe League, the 36-year-old Malongoane is not thinking about hanging his boots up yet.

“I still have many years of playing left, my brother. With my age and body structure, I am confident that I can continue playing for many more years,” the former Kaizer Chiefs attacker said via FARPost.

“To be honest with you, not like I’m disrespecting anyone, or I’m just saying, but I think I can still play four more seasons. I love challenges. I’m one person who never thought that I’d be in the middle of the guys and co-coaching and stuff. But now, here I am coaching. I love the fact that experience makes a difference and has an impact on these youngsters,” the former Kaizer Chiefs star added.

“I have started to love this little thing that I’m doing, which is coaching. I’m getting used to it bit by bit. So, I give myself a lot of time to learn, and I think it’s something I can consider moving forward,” Malongoane concluded.

WILLARD KATSANDE TO COACH KAIZER CHIEFS

Talking about former Kaizer Chiefs players, Katsande is planning to coach Amakhosi.

The Zimbabwean legend arrived at Amakhosi in 2011 from Ajax Cape Town. Katsande went on to play a remarkable 310 games that included the winning of two DStv Premiership titles. The former Kaizer Chiefs number six later finished his career at Sekhukhune United.

Speaking on Robert Marawa’s Worldwide Sports show, the 38-year-old confidently manifested his vision to coach Amakhosi in four years. Katsande said he will win trophies that include the league title.

“Are you going to coach Kaizer Chiefs? Marawa asked. “Yes, very soon,” Katsande responded. “As soon as I finish my qualifications. I am busy with my soccer school now. I’m preparing myself.

“As soon as I’m done with my qualifications, I will do that [coach Kaizer Chiefs] and then go to my national team [Zimbabwe], because I believe I need to give back to my national team.

“How many years do you give yourself to coach Kaizer Chiefs?” Marawa asked.

“I think four,” Katsande answered. “Not just a coach, but a coach who’s going to win a trophy and the league. I’m going to try to change the game, and the way people see Kaizer Chiefs,” the former number six concluded.