OX still loves Moroka Swallows and is hopeful it will one day return to the elite league.
Johannes "Ox" Mahlangu, a Swallows player during the 80s, said he was strong like steel in his heyday and had good stamina.
The 59-year-old Ox, who is originally from Makapanstad in the North West, said football helped him exercise.
He said he played for Swallow between 1985 and 1989, and his first salary was R2 200.
"It was a dream come true for me to play in the top league. I used my first salary to buy clothes and other school items. Most of my siblings were involved in different sports, although they didn't do it at the highest level," he said.
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Asked who challenged him on the pitch, he said former Kaizer Chiefs legend Marks Maponyane was a tough player to mark.
"My secret was that I was very quick on the ball and had stamina. My dream was to play for Liverpool in England," he said.
Ox started to work as a sports coordinator at the Moretele Municipality in 2006.
He said there is talent in these villages and pleaded for a proper stadium.
The dad of three added that he spends his free time playing in the masters football games and that he also loves fish and chips.
