Mamelodi Sundowns legend, Roger Feutmba reflected on his journey and legacy at the Tshwane-based club.
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Former Masandawana and Cameroon International, Roger Feutmba was featured on October's issue of the Mamelodi Sundowns Digital Magazine.
The celebrated midfield general, who played for Downs in the late 90's, starred on the cover of the club's 11th edition of their online magazine, alongside modern Sundowns legends Teko Modise, Tiyani Mabunda and Hlompho Kekana.
Roger Feutmba, who was nicknamed "The General joined Sundowns in 1996 from Belgian side KV Kortrijk, bringing with a wealth of experience, having formed part of the memorable Cameroon team that reached the 1990 FIFA World Cup quarter-finals.
At Sundowns, Feutmba played a key role in the team's success, pulling the strings in midfield and helping the club secure three consecutive PSL league titles.
He also went on to win the PSL Players' Player of the Season award for the 1998-1999 campaign. In speaking to his former club's media team, Feutmba reflected on his journey with Sundowns and the lasting impact he had in Chloorkop.
"I first came to South Africa for the Four Nations Tournament with the Cameroonian National Team. That tournament was to welcome Bafana Bafana back into international football. I did well in that tournament, and that's when the late Alex 'Goldfinger' Shakoane and Natasha Tsichlas approached me," shared the former Indomitable Lions midfielder.
"They wanted me to join Sundowns, and I was playing in Europe at the time. I told them, 'If you do everything right, I'll be happy to come back to Africa.' And that's how it started. Africa has always been home to me," he added on how Sundowns recruited him.
When asked about his proudest moment at the club, Feutmba answered: "It's a tough one because there were so many great moments. We won the PSL three times in a row, and I was named the PSL Player of the Season in one of those title-winning seasons.
"We played in significant matches like the Rothmans Cup final in 1998, where I scored. Even though we didn't win that final, the experience and the way we played still stood out to me. But honestly, I enjoyed every moment and we won a lot of trophies. Football was my job, and I approached each game with the same mentality which was to give my best," he shared.
Feutmba also shared his thoughts on the lasting impact he's had at the club, particularly how his influence can be seen in the midfielders who followed in his footsteps, including current stars like Themba Zwane and Teboho Mokoena.
"A player must always inspire the next generation, and I'm proud when I see that legacy continue. Teko, Hlompho, Tiyani, each have their unique style, but the essence is the same. I see bits and pieces of me in them.
"They understood the importance of controlling the tempo of the game, which is a crucial aspect of our Shoe Shine and Piano football. That's what Sundowns is about, passing on the torch and making the club's heritage even stronger. Today when you look at Themba Zwane or Teboho Mokoena play, the understanding is the same," noted Fuetmba.
