As Emihle Arosi laced up his football boots, he had a strange feeling that something was not adding up with his career. Growing up in the crime-riddled township of New Crossroads he never thought he would make it to the school let alone at the tertiary institution playing the sport he loved, football.
But proper guidance and discipline from the family of football lovers helped him to be where he is today.
The University of the Western Cape (UWC) first year Economic Development Higher Certificate student is proud to be a member of the UWC's Varsity Cup team, as he has big expectations for himself and the team.
“Academically I have to pass my studies. That is priority number one. I am working hard on that one and on sport. I would love to play regularly. But it is not as easy as some would think," said Arosi.
"There are a lot of experienced players in the team who are equally talented. We just have to work hard and win the Varsity Cup. I will be over the moon."
Known as Mudau, the 20-year-old has had to do schoolwork in between the games and trainings. So far, he is happy that he can balance the two demanding jobs. He has not had a full match yet but is working on that.
“As I have said. I am working hard and patiently waiting for my turn. I know with hard work, it will come,” he said.
The newest football player at the UWC side is excited that has been received well by coaches, players and fans. His soccer career started when he was only nine years old playing for Jabula Brothers FC in the dusty streets of New Crossroads.
He was later recruited by Blackbirds Academy in Nyanga. From Blackbirds he caught the eye of coaches at the ABC Motsepe team, Zizwe United. The doors kept on opening up for him, as they say, the rest is history.
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