Msizi getting the provincial colours
Malika only started playing rugby in 2016 at Sibukosethu Primary School and was one of the players identified by Thabo Mamojele, founder of Big Brother in Rugby (BBR)
Msiza Malika (15) is showing potential to go all the way to be a rugby star.
The Grade 8 Witbank High School student has what it takes to be a great player.
Malika only started playing rugby in 2016 at Sibukosethu Primary School and was one of the players identified by Thabo Mamojele, founder of Big Brother in Rugby (BBR).
Mamojele is a former professional rugby player; he thanks the school for giving him an opportunity to train the children in rugby.
Some of the children have been offered an opportunity by the school for free education while they play rugby.
Fannie Bose is also involved in the development programme to train young rugby players.
Mamojele believes that the programme is slowly but surely moving in the right direction in shaping the lives of young players.
“Many thanks to the school principal Mr Oskin Usinga for his support and giving the players an opportunity to study for free at the school while at the same time they play rugby. It is a lifetime opportunity and they need to take it with both hands. We believe we have rough diamonds that need to be moulded in the right shape for the future. We believe we can groom more players,” said Mamojele.
Malika captained the u.15 Witbank High School after the captain was injured, he went through to the trials at Middelburg and was chosen to represent the province during the trials in the national South African Schools of Sports.
Mamojele speak highly of Malika in that he takes an extra mile to keep fit, is disciplined and is dedicated to the sport.
He is said to have a positive attitude and also influences other players.
“Our children need to be given the necessary support to achieve their best and live to their dreams. They have an opportunity to play in the world and we believe as Big Brother they can do it. Malika is one of the best players to come from the province,” added Mamojele.
Malika said he had prepared himself well to represent the province in the sport he loves.
He only wants to see himself play in the bigger stage and dreams of representing the country in the future.
Mamojele believe that Malika will be a role model to other players and had showed that it can be done and achievable.
Mamojele challenges parents to support their children in their sporting journey and urged community members to come on board as well.
He also challenges business people to support them as well.
He said he was trying his best to teach the children the correct things because they will grow to learn about discipline, teamwork and life skills.
“Sport helps children to focus, to change things around and cope with challenges. We are teaching them about life skills because we have been there. It is about teamwork and aiming high. We want the children to write their names in history and it can be done,” concluded Mamojele.
