Former Orlando Pirates captain Happy Jele appears to have a reached a stage in his life where he is reaping the glorious rewards of his outstanding career as a footballer. Here's a look!
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The Royal AM star is well into the twilight of his lengthy playing career and it looks as though his life off the field is taking a new dimension, as his fashion has taken priority. The 36-year-old has long been known for his unwavering professionalism and commitment to game.
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While this is undoubtedly applaudable, fans are now being exposed to a side of the player he is less popular for, style! In recent weeks, the 36-year-old has revealed that his is all about men's couture, boasting a luxury range of suits and tuxedos.
The soft-life seems to have begun for Magents and has called out South Africa's high-end formalwear brand Suite Luxe to elevate his fashion and make him dapper than ever!
While it is unclear whether his collaboration with the label is a business partnership or he is simply a customer, what is obvious is that he is one of the leading faces that the boutique worked with, alongside A-list celebrity Boity Thulo and Mzansi music power couple Zakes Banwtini and his wife Nandi Madida.
The accomplished footballer looks no where near out of place alongside these high-profile individuals and many would hope that he continue on this trend and receives recognition as one of the most-stylish soccer stars in the country even after his retirement. This, of course, won't be anything new given that the likes of Teko Modise have taken the exact same path after hanging up their boots.
The likes of Zitha Kwinika, Linda Mntambo, and Vincent Pule have already shown their admiration for Jele's newly found fashion interest. Given the latter two star's reputation as fashionistas, the veteran centre-back is surely doing the right thing!
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Did you know?
Perhaps surprisingly, Jele has only made two appearances for Bafana Bafana during his 16-year career.
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