With Orlando Pirates looking to appoint a new captain ahead of the new season, former Kaizer Chiefs skipper Tefu Mashamaite has described 'a strong trait' in a captain.
As former Pirates captain Innocent Maela was no longer a regular in the latter stages of his career at the Buccaneers, before he was eventually released in the off-season.
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The likes of Tapelo Xoki, Nkosinathi Sibisi, who were one of the vice captains regularly wore the armband under former coach Jose Riveiro.
However, with a new coach Abdeslam Ouaddou coming in, he could prefer a different personality to become a new captain, after he already handed 19-year-old Mbekezeli Mbokazi the armband is some friendly matches during their pre-season tour of Spain.
The biggest question ahead of the 2025/26 campaign as The Buccaneers look to appoint a new skipper, is what generally makes a good captain?
Mashamaite, who is perceived to be a 'nice' guy off the field, has suggested 'a strong trait' required in a captain.
"There's different types of leadership, some people are upfront, in your face, 'let's go and do this!' But some people spread nice energy in the room, without really saying a lot," Mashamaite said on Jabu Mahlangu Diski Shandis YouTube Channel.
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"I believe I'm the latter, I lead by example. I don't think if you talk to most of the guys that I played with will tell you that I'm 'nice' because once I step within the four lines I'm a different person.
"I remember players I'm not gonna say their names that I played with, I made them cry because of how hard I went on them on the field. I have strong communication skills, once I get on the field, I'm a totally different person than the one you see on the outside. I think it's just the matter of knowing when to talk, when to assert yourself, when to pull back. But the strong trait is leading by example, giving your best," the former Amakhosi skipper added.
