With the 2024 Varsity Men Football looming the UP-Tuks are not to be ignored as one of the most successful sides in the competition. The Pretoria outfit heads into the campaign with one of their experienced players hungry to deliver. One of the returning players is Matome Rangata, the midfielder believes his side is ready to rewrite the wrongs and compete for the title.
“The 2022 season was a bit tough as we were a new team with only a few faces which featured in the previous campaign. Some of us as players had stage fright from the spectators in the stadium,” said Rangata.
“Scoring was a challenge but we managed to get a few goals as we peaked a bit late in the tournament and unfortunately it was not enough to see us through.
“The group is ready to give out the best possible performances that could help us on the journey to go all the way.”
Rangata has had his targets set to assist his side this season.
“My targets are helping the team go all the way in whichever way best suits the team and how our technical staff sees it best in doing things. I want to let the team shine before I shine,” he said.
“Football has kept me away from a lot of bad things and everything negative. I am looking forward to a fun competition and making the fans look forward to attending our games.”
Although Tuks did not make the final four in 2022, Rangata played an important role in Nicholas Stothard's troops and looks to contribute to the team. Rangata helped the team to victories for Inter-Varsity trophy and USSA Championship last year.
“My Varsity Football debut was not how I hoped it would be, I wanted to score more goals but I managed to get one. I am looking to perform better. I don’t see myself as an individual player as I always focus on the goals we want to achieve as a team,” he concluded.
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By: Lehlogonolo Ditshego
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