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Makomborero Mutimukulu: Sports Editor
WITH Khama Billiat, concern has never been about the talent in those legs. It has always been about the grey matter in that head.
There was a time when Billiat looked to be going off the road, attracting acres of media space for scoring in the bedroom rather than on the field of play.And this troubled many soccer lovers because an amalgam of pace, skill, a good eye for goal and sharp football mind made Billiat virtually unplayable when he was in his groove. He has proven his worth time and again for both club and country.
However, until recently Billiat had not exhibited a cool head; coming across as a play boy who rolls in a Merc and gets anyone willing drunk to death each time he visited home.
But there is a mature sound that is beginning to come off Khama’s tongue. There is calmness and a degree of measured weight in the words he utters. Those close to his young family say Mrs Billiat has never been happier, her beau is fast maturing. Khama is not only settling down, but is also strengthening his religious life, his close associates told The Sunday Mail Sport. Over the years Billiat has taken some stick for choosing to stay put at Sundowns while Europe is calling. However, soon after winning the CAF Champions League with Amasandawana, the Zimbabwean ace opened up on a decision many failed to comprehend.
“It’s great feeling to be an African champion,” Billiat was quoted as saying by Independent Media. “I think that I played my cards right by staying here. I am glad that I stayed. But I don’t know what will happen in the future. You never know what will happen in football.
You just need to play your best football because you never know when an opportunity will come.” With the CAF Champions League medal, Billiat’s worth is sure to improve. ow, in the aftermath of Billiat’s continental success and the cash Sundowns owner Patrice Motsepe doled out to the team, Zimbabweans have developed an appetite to know just how smart the winger is with his money. That Billiat gets big money at Mamelodi Sundowns is no secret. What he has done with that money is.
While properties belonging to players such as Edward Sadomba, Nyasha Mushekwi and Knowledge Musona are known, very little has been said about Billiat’s asset base.
Khama has bought a house for his parents, and his father is naturally pleased.
“He has a cool head. He bought us a house and we always urge him to invest,” said Mustafa Billiat, without expounding. But what is that Billiat has to his name? “Quite a lot actually,” says one of the player’s close associates. “He has properties in South Africa and right now one of the biggest houses being built in Gletwin here in Harare belongs to Khama. That boy is smarter than most people believe.”
Enjoy the spoils of war, Mr Champion of Africa.
Online Reporter