Former Al Ahly and Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane has praised Katlego “Killer” Mphela, recounting how he put his head on the block for the player.
Mphela, who hung up his striker boots several years ago, was remembered on social media this week for his incredible free kick in the third-place play-off against Spain at the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup.
Mosimane was part of the Bafana Bafana coaching staff at the time and, in a video of the moment, can be seen rushing to celebrate with Mphela.
He reflected on the moment and said he took a risk on Mphela, and the player always delivered.
“Ba bolae killer! Guess who was the first one to run to him. One player who I put my head on the block for and he delivered all the time.”
Ba bolae killer! Guess who was the first one to run to him.
— Pitso Mosimane (@TheRealPitso) July 20, 2022
One player who I put my head on the block for and he delivered all the time. I remember the winner he scored against the mighty Egypt team. https://t.co/tR2nNH5De4
Others reflected on their favourite “Killer” moments, and called for SA to produce more talent like him.
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Easily one of Bafana's best goals ever in terms of technique and execution.
— ZenDaddy_Cadoucci (@cadoucci) July 20, 2022
Still enjoy watching it.
SA is now failing to produce such SPECIAL PLAYERS...
— MP2010 (@Mp2010Tickcc72) July 20, 2022
I WONDER WHY......
NO MORE EXPORTING....
‘Give me one striker? Give me the name of one striker better than Killer, give me one striker…’ A wise man once said.
— E Z W E N I (@Ngizokhuluma) July 21, 2022
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