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says during the days of the struggle, they were more than just a footballing club, but also a vehicle to drive resistance against the apartheid government.Amakhosi were formed on the seventh of January 1970, by a group of players who had broken away fromDuring the 70s South Africa had been banned from international football and Motaung says at the time they were playing their part in helping the communities where they came from.

In front of Motaung’s home in Phefeni, there’s a football field where they used to train. He shared the importance of holding these celebrations at no.8414 Sentshoto Street.The function which is still under way is being attended by former Chiefs players including founding members like John “Banks” Sethlodi, Vusi “Computer” Lamola including legends from different eras from the 70s until now. Motaung used this time to thank all the founding fathers of the club.

Motaung says during this time all the club’s legends will get to tell the story of their association with Amakhosi.

 

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