Durban - In an unusual display of team spirit and generosity, Kaizer Chiefs star Tefu Mashamaite has donated a R100 000 prize to his central defence partner Eric “Tower” Mathoho.
From the many accolades he received at the club’s awards ceremony in Midrand, Mashamaite, 30, who has also appeared for Bafana Bafana, announced he would give his Player of the Season award and prize money to Mathoho, 25.
Mashamaite was Kaizer Chiefs’ Player of the Season, Fans’ Player of the Season and Player of the Month for February and May. On Sunday he scooped three PSL awards: Footballer of the Season, Players’ Player of the Season, and Defender of the Season.
Mashamaite said his gesture was to show that his excellence depended on the whole team.
“I acknowledge the role that my teammates played in contributing to this individual success. I am grateful I got all the awards that I got,” he said.
The bedrock of Kaizer Chiefs’ league success this season, the duo are better known as Twin Towers. Mashamaite said giving the money away was an instant decision.
Source : iol.co.za
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