Chiefs Legend Gets ANOTHER Degree

Jan 19, 2024 - 10:41 am

By Lusanda Luthuli

Kaizer Chiefs legend Ntsie Maphike recently celebrated a major academic achievement.

Kaizer Chiefs revealed that one of their legends, Ntsie Maphike, has completed a major academic milestone at the ripe age of 58.

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Kaizer Chiefs legend Ntsie Maphike has officially completed his legal studies after obtaining his Bachelor of Law degree (LLB).

Maphike, who played for the Glamour Boys during the 80's and 90's, still employed by the club and this LLB achievement is not his only qualification.

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Maphike optains LLB at 58

Kaizer Chiefs announced in a statement yesterday that their former left-back, Ntsie Maphike obtained his LLB degree, successfully completing his legal studies, aged 58.

The Amakhosi legend earned his qualification from the University of South Africa (UNISA), with the club celebrating his latest academic achievement by saying:

"Maphike's successful completion of his legal studies at the age of 58 is not only a tremendous personal achievement, it also sets a shining example of perseverance and lifelong learning, which sets an admirable example to other players."

The Soweto giants also revealed that Maphike, who serves as the Education Officer at the club, holds a Senior Teacher Diploma, a Bachelor of Arts Honours (BA. Hon) in history and linguistics, and a Masters diploma in education.

Maphike expressed plenty of gratitude to his family, colleagues and Amakhosi Chairman, Dr. Kaizer Motaung, for their support during this academic venture"

"The Chairman told me that his parents wanted him to be a lawyer but he could not finish as football took over when he went to play for Orlando Pirates before moving to Atlanta Chiefs in the United States and then returning to form Kaizer Chiefs.

"I told myself that I'd make sure I achieved this dream to make him proud," Maphike revealed on the Kaizer Chiefs website.

"I always tell the young guys we work with in our Kaizer Chiefs Youth Development Academy to work hard and make sure they have something to fall back on after football because we know that it is a very short career," he added.

Maphike is expected to attend his graduation ceremony, which is scheduled to take place in April or May, pending confirmation from UNISA.

"We celebrate Ntsie Maphike's remarkable achievement and commend him for his dedication and commitment to furthering his education.

"His success serves as a reminder that with hard work, perseverance, and a supportive network, anything is possible. Congratulations to Ntsie Lancelot Maphike on this impressive feat, and we wish him all the best as a qualified legal practitioner," concluded a Chiefs statement about Maphike's LLB accomplishment.

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