COLUMN: If only football could be songs
By the time this column comes out of print the DStv Premiership will be one round away from conclusion but if the season has been anything, it has been a mixed bag of unpleasant melodies.
‘All I do is Win’ is a song by DJ Khaled and its lyrics aptly reflect why Mamelodi Sundowns are domestic league champions – fourth time on the run.
Bill Withers Lovely Day would resonate well for Sandile Zungu’s charges under coach Benny McCarthy. He has had a blinder of a season no doubt about that.
Their provincial mates Lamontville Golden Arrows would look to Reece Madlisa featuring Zuma’s Sithi Sithi in dance and song for a remarkable run they have had this season – their best ever.
Champions in 2011/12 season, Orlando Pirates would be licking their wounds as they sing along to Jamie Foxx’s Blame it on the alcohol after a rather dizzy outing.
Chairman David Mogashoa and Swallows would be swaying away to UB 40’s ‘Rat in My Kitchen’ to a hugely impressive comeback to the paid ranks.
Three-time league champions Supersport United will be led in dance by Kaitano Tembo is reciting Winky D’s ‘Musarova Bigman’ while Cape Town City, guaranteed a top eight finish, will listen in to hip hop crew Prophets of Da City’s ‘Understand where I’m coming from.’ Newcomers TS Galaxy will find comfort in Ntokozo Mdluli a.k.a K.0’s ‘Son of a Gun.’
Khurishi Mphahlele’s charges – Baroka will certainly dance to Master KG featuring Zanda Zakuza’s ‘Di Boya Limpopo’ while Bloemfontein Celtic who have had a tumultuous season will find Ntate Stunna’s ‘Ke Thata’ quite relevant and comforting.
By now the 2014/15 season champions Kaizer Chiefs team must know the lyrics of Brothers of Peace’s ‘Life ke skorokoro.’
Maritzburg United could well do with Candi Staton – ‘Sin Doesn’t Live Here Anymore’ and Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila will couple their Nedbank Cup exploits with Peta Teanet’s ‘Mbilu Yo Biha.’ Stellenbosch FC must find solace in ‘Till we meet again’ by Inner City.
Chippa United whose boss is infamous for firing more than we remember his hiring will join his troops in dancing and singing to Teddy Pendergrass’s ‘In My Time.’
Black Leopards should find it easy to sing along to Makhadzi’s ‘Murahu.’
