Muxe na Bolo signs with Black Leopards
Shanisani Mchavi, popularly known as Muxe na bolo Tsakani, is a 26-year-old soccer star from Ngove village outside Giyani who has recently been signed by the Black Leopards FC.
The Black Leopards FC is based in Thohoyandou in Vhembe and plays in the national first division. “I feel happy and proud to be part of Ledoda Duva (Black Leopards), have welcomed me heartily and I feel at home. “This has taught me that you may fail but it does not mean that it is the end of the journey. God’s timing is always perfect and everything has its own time.
“Age is nothing, you can make it at any age stage as long you work hard. “I would like to let my fellow soccer players know that they should never lose hope,” said Mchavi. He started playing for KYD Football Club in 2013 from there he went on to play for Wilson Express for three seasons in the SAB league.
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“After that, it was Ndengeza FC for two seasons which was then followed by Emmanuel FC where I also played for two seasons. Lastly was United Artists for a half-season. “All the teams gave me an opportunity to play, but it was not always easy,” he said.
“I won Player of the Tournament at the Zama Zama Sports Challenge in 2018, Player of the Tournament at Sneke Neke Pre-Festive Games in 2020, Middlefielder of the Season at Emmanuel FC, Players’ Player of the Season at Emmanuel FC as well as Player of the Season,” he said.
He also said that he got the name Muxe na Bolo while playing for Wilson Express, and the fans knew that the moment the ball is at his feet, a lot can happen. They would sing Muxe na Bolo, and the name stuck and grew.
