‘Bhele’ Nomvethe on competing with Del Piero, writing matric exams at Chiefs

One of SA’s longest-playing pros did it all, winning titles in Scandinavia, exploring Europe’s cities, then coming home and doing more

11 March 2025 - 04:35

If, like so many who can only imagine it do, you were to plot out a dream career as footballer, something akin to what Siyabonga Nomvethe experienced over a glittering 23-year sojourn might be an ideal you could base it on...

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