Lebohang Mokoena is using his vast experience to lead Swallows to new heights in the GladAfrica Championship
Moroka Swallows boss David Mogashoa is part of a new generation of football club owners who are active on social media. His constant interactions with the club’s followers provides regular updates around Swallows’ affairs – on and off the field – have really injected some new energy into the brand.This week, Mogashoa proclaimed on Twitter that the fallen Soweto football powerhouse “will grow to be the giant it was back then”.
Since the Johannesburg-based entrepreneur and his management team, which includes Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi, pulled off the revival of the club seven months ago, The Birds have been flying high, despite a slow take-off. As Swallows’ traditional rivals Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates bid for an elusive league title in the premier division, The Birds have been quietly setting their own agenda in the second tier.
It is fitting that it’s Swallows’ turn to get exposure - their game at Harry Gwala Stadium was beamed live on television.While Swallows are made up of virtually unknown players, the team has enlisted the services of seasoned campaigners Lebohang “Cheeseboy” Mokoena and Vuyo Mere. In 16 league games under Truter, the team has won 10 and are on 37 points – five adrift of leaders Ajax Cape Town.
“The supporters have also played a big role. We see the numbers increasing at some of our games. They are praying for us to get back [to the elite league]. They are yearning for another Soweto derby in the Premiership [other than just the Chiefs versus Pirates clash].” Reflecting on a career spanning 17 years, the Diepkloof-born Mokoena said he had no regrets, even though people might have different opinions.
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