Gomora United chairman Joe Seanego has heaped praise on veteran defender Rooi Mahamutsa, asserting that the former Orlando Pirates star still has plenty of football left in him.
Mahamutsa, at 43 years old, played a pivotal role in helping Gomora United secure promotion to the National First Division (NFD), now known as the Motsepe Foundation Championship (MFC).
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Mahamutsa’s performances throughout the season, and particularly during their successful ABC Motsepe League national play-offs campaign, were nothing short of outstanding.
Seanego highlighted the centre-back’s immense influence on the team as they prepare for their maiden season in the professional ranks.
Speaking to the Sowetan, Seanego emphasized the club’s commitment to retaining the players who earned them promotion. “Winning the national playoffs is not an easy task, so I see no need to release the players who helped us to achieve that,” he stated.
Seanego went on to express his admiration for Mahamutsa’s continued high level of play. “You talk about Mahamutsa, the man didn’t deserve to play in the ABC Motsepe League in the first place because he’s still a quality player,” he explained.
“So, it was more like he was giving back to the community. At 43, the man is still going very strong, and to me he’s very young. He’s living a healthy lifestyle and he’s taking good care of himself, so he will continue to be part of the team in the NFD [MFC]. He’s still going very strong.”
Seanego’s comments underscore Mahamutsa’s enduring quality and dedication, suggesting that the veteran defender will be a key figure for Gomora United as they embark on their new challenge in the MFC.