Let’s protect our young players

The South African media likes to overrated players and fans too.

Kaizer Chiefs signed a young left back (Simphiwe Mtsweni) from Farouk Khan's Academy (Stars of Africa Academy) and the next thing we had he is like "Marcelo" of Real Madrid, but they will be loaning him in January 2014.

Many haven't even seen Orlando Pirates midfielder Nhlakanipho Ntuli play yet they believe he deserves the number 10 jersey, but only Oupa “Ace” Manyisa deserves the number 10 jersey at Pirates (he is underrated in South Africa).

When Mandla Masango was about to sign for Kaizer Chiefs the media said he is the next Jabu “Pule” Mahlangu and I was like do they know Jabu Pule Shuffle?

This has killed so many young promising players e.g. Phumelelo “Ace” Bhengu, Excellent Walaza, etc.

I just pray that Bongani Zungu of Mamelodi Sundowns doesn't get killed by the media and fans. He must just put his feet firmly on the ground because he is a rare talent.

By Wonder Ntombela

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