Soccer Laduma together with First Watch have selected Premier Soccer League player Mzwanele Mahashe as a standout player this season and someone the fans want to speak to. In this First Watch feature, Mahashe who has been an instrumental figure in the heart of the defence for Baroka FC, tackles some of the questions posed to him by Soccer Laduma readers. Make sure you check out Soccer Laduma's Facebook and Twitter platforms to see who the next First Watch Bold Moments spotlight will fall on so you can possibly get your questions answered.
Langi Skat (Facebook): My man, has your first season in the top flight been what you expected?
Mzwanele Mahashe: Personally, it has been good and I am enjoying being part of the PSL. With the team, I believe that we are growing and that in time we will reach our goals. We have started off slow but we are finding our feet.
Mathulele Mkoyo (Facebook): This is my home boy, I grew up playing football in my hometown, Mdantsane. What I want to know is: What keeps him going? After being let go from Bidvest Wits, couldn't last long at Aces, FC Cape Town, Milano, etc. What is his driving force? I mean we learnt together, but along the way I gave up. So why didn't he? Or did he always know he gonna make it?
MM: Hey, that's my home boy! Basically, I got experience from playing at those clubs and I really learnt a lot. I regard myself as one of those players who never gives up on their dreams and it was all through perseverance, with the hard work and the belief that I had in myself to get back into the PSL and now I have that opportunity.
Augustine Guy Fakude (Facebook): Who is the best crowd pleaser in Baroka FC between Skhwama and Sgobe?
MM: (Laughs), now that's a tricky one! They are both very good players and skilful. But if I had to choose, I would go with Skhwama.
Thapelo Andries Maseko Nzimande (Facebook): Who is your favourite centre back ever?
MM: There's a lot that comes to mind and that I admire. I like composed, cool and calm defenders and for me Rio Ferdinand was good at that.
Sizakelo (Twitter): Mahashe, do you still remember playing for Brealyn Callies under uncle Joseph Ramoo in East London in the early 2000's. Can you tell us about playing there?
MM: Yes of course! I was still young back then and that was where I learned all the basics of playing the game and it was nice playing in the location. I have great memories of my time there.
MzwahZND (Twitter): My question for you is that if you had to choose between one of the "Big Three" which one would you join?
MM: Ha, ha, ha, this one caught me off guard! Yo, uuuhhmm as I am with Baroka at the moment, I am happy where I am and I hope that you will understand because I cannot answer that.
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