Bakkies aren't that common when it comes to footballers and former Sekhukhune United star Talent Chawapiwa boasts what could be the toughest car in the South African topflight. Here's a look.
The story
The Zimbabwean is understood to be a free agent at the moment, having left Babina Noko in February this year. The 30-year-old spent the last five years in South Africa and has represented three clubs since arriving in 2017, including Baroka FC and AmaZulu FC.
Since then, he appears to have gotten his hands on one of the best pickup trucks that are available out there, the Ford Ranger.
Scroll through the gallery above to see Chawapiwa's brawny Ford Ranger Raptor!
A right choice
As you would expect from utility vehicles, the Ranger Raptor is not only attractive for its brawny body, but it is also seriously appreciated for being the "ultimate performance bakkie", according to its makers. It is clear that the former Usuthu winger one at least one of those two perks, and surely more.
The vehicle peaks in off-road conditions as it is able to flaunt its brute strength, while its elevated design crunches the most challenging driving surfaces in unfavourable terrains.
Chawapiwa's beast also comes with an advanced Terrain Management System, which offers six pre-set driving modes. According to Ford South Africa, the car a double cab with base features will cost you upwards of R1 million.
Did you know?
According to Transfermarkt, the Harare-born attacker has 18 caps and three goals for The Warriors.
Your thoughts, please?
Can you name other footballers you may know who drive bakkies?
