Two talented young players excited to join Midlands Wanderers

The Midlands Wanderers Football Club has taken on two new promising players who aim to have their boots firmly on the field when it comes to the Premier Soccer League Betway Cup. Thebulihle Myeni and Mateo Horstead, both old boys of Maritzburg College, have officially begun their contracts with the club — marking an exciting new chapter in their football journeys. For Myeni, football has always been close to home.

“I was introduced to football by my father at the age of five and he has been my role model from a young age,” he said. The central and defensive midfielder said it was during his teenage years that he realised the sport could become more than just a passion. “It became clear when I started playing for my school team Maritzburg College and received interest from local clubs.

I realised I had potential and loved the game enough to pursue it full-time.” While he looks up to professional players such as Sipho Mbule and Themba Zwane, Myeni is quick to credit his father as his greatest inspiration. “Most importantly it was my dad who always motivated me and is my biggest supporter.” Calm and composed about reaching the professional stage, Myeni said he always believed this moment would come. I wasn’t so nervous about it because I knew it was always coming.

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Yes, I had thought about coming this far and I’m not here to stay because this is just one step closer to my end goal as a football player. That end goal includes representing the national team and turning out for his dream club, Orlando Pirates. “I would one day like also open up my own foundation which would help people in need.”He said settling into the Midlands Wanderers squad has been smooth “The team’s been great, really welcoming.

Yes, there are a few players that I’ve played with so that’s helped me settle in quicker.” His message to aspiring footballers is simple: “Keep working hard, believe in yourself, and don’t give up. Every big player started where you are now.”

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