Having hung up his boots in June after 23 years as a pro footballer, Vuyo Mere will be remembered as one of the longest-serving players in the PSL and an ideal role model to youngsters. The 41-year-old Mere, who's one of the MTN8 ambassadors, spoke to Sowetan to reflect on his illustrious career, also sharing his future plans as he aspires to be a coach.
Sowetan: 23 years! That was quite a journey, what kept you going for such a long time?
Mere: Firstl, I must say that I am proud of my journey in football. It's not easy to play for 23 years but I think passion is what drove me. My family also supported me through thick and thin. I was also a coachable player and that played a big role in me playing for 23 years.