Soccer
Mvala, the Downs and Bafana enforcer
For coach Mokwena, that Mvala almost always leaves matches without a bandaged head, embodies the spirit of a warrior
12 November 2023 - 00:00
A courageous campaigner for club and country, Mothobi Mvala is impossible to miss. Apart from his imposing figure — he stands at 1.82m — he is unmissable because he seldom departs the field without his head strapped in a bandage...
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