It goes without saying that football is one of Mzansi’s most favorite sports. That and the fact that we have the best players the continent has ever seen and we could not be proud of them.
It is because of this that we have decided to come up with a list of our top 5 favorite players and what we love so much about them.
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Itumeleng Khune
Itu is by far one of the most influential players here in Mzansi. The former Kaizer Chiefs goal keeper and Bafana Bafana star had his career shot to fame back in 2007.
Since then, his career has taken quite the upward trajectory and we love to see it. He is known for his passion and his skill and his fans can agree that watching Itu in action on screen is an experience that is out of this world.
Itu is married to his ever beautiful wife Sphelele Makhunga and the two have 2 children and it is always such a beautiful sight to see how is always gushing over his family all over social media. What’s not to love about him?
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Teko Modise
Although retired, this soccer star remains a legend in the soccer industry and we cannot fail to celebrate him.
Although his career had to begin from playing from clubs such as Ria Stars and City Pillars, it is clear that the sport was made for him as he soon became one of the Mzansi’s best.
Currently working at the Cape Town City Football Club, we have seen him play for clubs such as the Orlando Pirates as a midfielder as well as Mamelodi Sundowns, and his talent and skill remained consistent all through.
The legend has also had his fair share of controversies during his career, which of course also surround his love life. After having divorced his first wife Felicia, Modise got engaged with one Lizelle and broke it off later.
Currently, the star is now married to one Lerato Modise and we can only hope that things are working out for the two of them.
Benni McCarthy
No way was this football sensation going to miss out on this list. At least not after the many goals that he has scored for South Africa. Being the only Mzansi footie to win the UEFA Champions League makes him one of Mzansi’s most celebrated players.
As you already know, he was also the coach at Cape Town City until just recently when he got crowned as the new Amazulu FC head coach and we can only imagine the many goals they will be scoring moving forward.
Benni has been married twice and has 3 children who are a joy and blessing to him. And despite the many dramas and messy situations that have been linked to him throughout his career, it is good to see that he is choosing to focus on what matters most.
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Percy Tau
This football star remains to be a national treasure for the country and it always puts a smile on our faces just to see him in action.
His career is also one that has taken quite the upward trajectory. From Mamelodi Sundowns to Brighton and Hove Albion, and now playing for Al Ahly.
The 27 year old has made a name for himself and his fans continue to sing praises of his prowess and of course, for always scoring goal after goal.
Being named Footballer of The Year was actually a deserving title because there is never a time when this top goal scorer has disappointed us.
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Siphiwe Tshabalala
This is yet another soccer star that we simply cannot get enough of. Other than scoring it big on the field, he is also quite the family man and has constantly left us swooning over his beautiful family.
The 37 year old recently returned to Mzansi to join The Amazulu FC for a one year contract and that can only mean that we will be seeing him even more often now.
Siphiwe is married to the ever lovely Bokang Montjane with whom they have one adorable son. We can only wish them more love and happiness in their marriage and of course, more goals in the field.
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There is nothing as relaxing as watching your fave football players do what they do best and these guys tick every box in our list on what great football is all about. Do you agree?
