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From Travelling to Marathon Running: Thomas Sweswe’s Active Lifestyle

From Travelling to Marathon Running: Thomas Sweswe’s Active Lifestyle

Former Kaizer Chiefs defender Thomas Sweswe.

Former Kaizer Chiefs star Thomas Sweswe is living a busy life after football with new hobbies and an important role in Zimbabwean football.

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Following his retirement back in 2016, Thomas Sweswe hasn't slowed down one bit!

The ex-Glamour Boy is now an avid marathon runner, traveler and holds a strong position in Zimbabwean football. 

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Thomas Sweswe's life after football

The 41-year-old retired defender has been living his best life since stepping away from professional football in 2016, after representing Kaizer Chiefs and now defunct Bidvest Wits in South Africa.

Sweswe is now the Footballers Union of Zimbabwe's Secretary General and on weekends, he keeps busy through social football where he kicks ball with Pan Jap Motors FC.

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Away from football, Sweswe has been seen travelling to places like Paris in France and exploring Zimbabwe's biggest tourist attraction, the Victoria Falls.

Sweswe still maintains a footballer's physique and maintains it through road running. The former defender has completed the Soweto Marathon and the grueling Old Mutual Marathon in Harare, where he completed 42.40 kilometers in his best time.

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Former Kaizer Chiefs defender Thomas Sweswe.
Former Kaizer Chiefs defender Thomas Sweswe.
Former Kaizer Chiefs defender Thomas Sweswe.
Former Kaizer Chiefs defender Thomas Sweswe.
Former Kaizer Chiefs defender Thomas Sweswe.
Former Kaizer Chiefs defender Thomas Sweswe.
Former Kaizer Chiefs defender Thomas Sweswe.
Former Kaizer Chiefs defender Thomas Sweswe.
Former Kaizer Chiefs defender Thomas Sweswe.
Former Kaizer Chiefs defender Thomas Sweswe.
Former Kaizer Chiefs defender Thomas Sweswe.
Former Kaizer Chiefs defender Thomas Sweswe.

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