Soweto-born and Ennerdale-raise soccer star Sifiso Myeni was a marvel to look at throughout his heydays at Orlando Pirates and defunct soccer membership Bidvest Wits.
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SIFISO MYENI’S GLORY DAYS AT ORLANDO PIRATES AND WITS
The winger, who’s now 35 years previous, made his debut for The Intelligent Boys in 2008, taking part in near 100 matches and scoring 14 targets.
Though a person of some phrases, Myeni’s actions on and off the sphere earned him the captain’s armband beneath coach Roger de Sa.
After a powerful three seasons, the soccer star had caught the eye of the scouts at Pirates who pouched him from Wits in 2012. That is the place Myeni turned a family title, and eventually tasted cup glory with the Nedbank Cup in 2014.
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Myeni additionally scored probably the most memorable targets of his profession, a thunderbolt strike in opposition to Free State Stars in 2012/2013 season.
His surprise aim had followers reminiscing in 2020 when former Actual Madrid star Karim Benzema scored the same one in opposition to Valencia.
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RETURNING TO WITS
After 96 appearances and 15 targets for the Buccaneers, Myeni went again to Wits in 2016. It was the identical season that The Intelligent Boys would win the Premier Soccer League (PSL) trophy. Nevertheless, after the primary season, the membership loaned him to SuperSport United the place he performed 10 matches earlier than Wits recalled him.
Myeni was sadly clubless in 2019 earlier than his quick spell with GladAfrica aspect TS Sporting in 2020.
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WHERE IS SIFISO MYENI NOW?
Myeni has not retired from soccer. Actually, he’s plying his commerce within the Botswana soccer league the place he performs for a group referred to as VTM.
The previous Orlando Pirates midfielder joined VTM at first of the 2022 season. When he joined, the aim was to assist the aspect to realize promotion which they did.
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After becoming a member of the Botswana aspect, Myeni was rumoured to be down and out. Nevertheless, he dispelled these rumours.
“The cash was by no means a think about my transfer to Botswana. I’ve been okay financially since my final contract at TS Sporting. I’ve all the time had a monetary adviser since my early days as knowledgeable footballer at Bidvest Wits. I didn’t care about how a lot I used to be going to get right here as a result of I like soccer. I’m right here as a result of I like this recreation,” Myeni instructed SowetanLIVE.
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Myeni additionally owns a soccer membership, Myeni 11, which he established while taking part in within the PSL. The group, which performs within the SAB League, was established to be a stepping stone for younger and aspiring footballers – he instructed Shoot On-line in 2021.
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