Bafana Bafana's Veli Mothwa has played a key role from behind the scenes at the Africa Cup of Nations for Hugo Broos' men.
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AmaZulu shot-stopper Veli Mothwa may be a reserve keeper in the Bafana set-up, but his role in the side is as important as anything.
Like the natural leader he is, Mothwa is at the forefront when it comes to cheering on his teammates as well as leading them in song and goal celebrations.
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Veli Mothwa's off-field role with Bafana
Although it's quite likely that Veli Mothwa won't see any game time for South Africa at this year's AFCON, his role in the team cannot be understated.
From the energy he brings to the camp, positive relationship with his teammates and the passion he has for the game, Mothwa the ideal figure to help keep Bafana motivated.
The 32-year-old captains AmaZulu and his leadership sees him supporting the ones who are playing, leading in songs where he can and being a general good presence around the dressing room.
Mothwa has eight Bafana Bafana caps to his name and incredibly, is yet to concede a goal!
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Fans online have been showing some well-deserved love to Mothwa, appreciating his selflessness and the role he fulfills in the team:
I've seen the work been done in the field, ey but Veli Mothwa moral support is second to none ????, his always there for handing out water, in the front for celebrations, shouting from the bench pushing the team, that's what we call Team Player ????
— BAFANA BAFANA YETHU ?????? (@Malume_Grand) January 30, 2024
Veli Mothwa's appreciation post. ? pic.twitter.com/mFdVPL3V52
— Tony M. (@tonymthembu) January 31, 2024
Some leaders lead from the back . @VeliMothwa pic.twitter.com/lUnWMNr7uV
— uMahlalela ???? (@LekoMadlala) January 31, 2024
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— Selebalo Karabo Phasha (@TheeSportsGuy01) January 31, 2024
I’m told Veli Mothwa is one of the most liked players in the squad;
-Supports Everybody
-Conveys message to players
-Leads In Songs
-Positive around the dressing room
-Always Smiling ????????#Bafana_Bafana #AFCON2024 pic.twitter.com/WTA9chPfbI
Veli Mothwa is leading all Bafana Bafana celebrations , team spirit at highest level.
— #NativeOfBelaBela (@tsheko2020) January 31, 2024
What a team player ?? pic.twitter.com/9q8XSiU96H
Mothwa's infectious personality was there for all to see in Bafana's 2-0 win in the Round of 16 against Morocco. His "Skomota Dance" celebration with Makgopa will go down as memorable moment in the tournament for Mzansi:
Well done #Bafana. That #Skomota dance was the cherry on top pic.twitter.com/5O9aeto5Py
— BraLungsta (@lungamkhwanazi) January 30, 2024
Sebenza ngamandla, uthokoze ngamandla ????#TotalEnergiesAFCON2023 | @BafanaBafana pic.twitter.com/oB2ENDD5xb
— CAF (@CAF_Online) January 30, 2024
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