A Mamelodi Sundowns youth coach appears to have stolen the hearts of many following his funky trophy celebrations with his players this weekend. Here's a look!
The story
Sundowns U15 coach Selekedi Mogale seemed over the moon after his U15 team claimed the Gauteng Development League 2024 Top 8 title on the weekend.
The young Brazilians claimed a 2-0 win over the TUKS U15 team, as they were the only Sundowns age group to win their division title, while their U13s, U17s, and U19s all fell short of a trophy.
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The triumph certainly meant a lot for coach Mogale, as he has since received widespread praise for his amusing dance celebration as his boys cheered him on - see the video below!
My Highlight of the Day ??
— Football Stage (@Football__Stage) February 25, 2024
Coach Selekedi Mogale of Mamelodi Sundowns U15 celebrating with his boys after clinching the GDL Top 8 title ??????
Dlala Bishop ?????? pic.twitter.com/vFf5A5vCnh
In response to the clip by Football Stage on X, many have expressed their delight over Mogale's jovial dance moves.
A coach for the kids?????? https://t.co/gcPf4uXPa8
— Kaya Siyotula (@Coach_Khaya) February 26, 2024
Serial winner this guy. He will be in the 1st team technical team setup in no time. Save this tweet. https://t.co/YJ3gq2wJqg
— Mpho Ncube (@Pitsere) February 25, 2024
This made my day ??
— Sibusiso Ntsinde (@coach_ntsinde) February 25, 2024
Congratulations sir Swaar https://t.co/BZbNF6cIJl
Coaches also need to give players memorable moments ????
— Coach Vuyo ???? (@MAVUYOSTAR) February 25, 2024
Love this https://t.co/Ecbwl1FNbT
Top tier gent, top tier coach dankie @Coach_SLK ...Q1'24 belongs to u my boy https://t.co/0gXGIhKS4z
— Hilllix (@Hilllix) February 25, 2024
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Mogale boasts a glowing repuatition in the South African developmental football scene, as he also previously the Sundowns U17 assistant manager. The tactician also has a CAF A coaching license, according to his LinkedIn account. In one post on the app, he discussed the complexities of managing young players, insisting that it takes a visionary to be able to coach in youth football.
"Being a visionary, is about shaping a young player towards their strength in the game. It is not easy because even when the player cannot understand or comprehend what you are doing or saying to them. You have to keep working and pushing them. Even when football people cannot see your final destination with certain players, you must push."
He added: "It is important to have a vision for all your players. Especially the very good players. They might be ahead of most players, if you don't stimulate/challenge them mentally, you will find you are creating a ceiling for them.
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