Posted in Club News, Features, News on Jan 07, 2021.
Renowned for their pedigree, scooping trophies after trophies, luck has eluded the team in the past few years, “Our 50th anniversary was meant to be a special moment in history,” said Motaung, “but as we all know our plans were interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. We started brightly and focused our attention to lifting the Premiership until COVID-19 struck and halted our plans. We lost the title at the final hurdle of the league marathon. Be that as it may, we are entering this anniversary, with a renewed commitment to do our best. We still face difficulties and challenges given the continued pandemic, but we remain positive with the promise of hope as we seek out the opportunities to claw back what belongs to us.”
“Sadly, we have lost many friends due to COVID-19 and other illnesses. Indeed, we have just lost a legend in Ryder Mofokeng who will be buried this week,” laments Motaung. “Ryder and many other fallen heroes of the past have contributed immensely to our success – they leave a massive legacy and big boots to fill. We would not be here today without their commitment to this journey. I wish to send my heartfelt condolences once more to the Mofokeng family”.
“We are unable to celebrate in the usual way due to the pandemic,” said Motaung, “As we recognize this day, I appeal to all to continue following COVID-19 protocols and regulations so that we can fight the pandemic with the end goal of getting supporters back into stadiums as soon as possible.”
Happy birthday Amakhosi and may we see many, many more years to come.