adminJOHANNESBURG. – There is someone who wants Kaitano Tembo’s job in the South African Premiership.
He is an 11-year-old young coach, Arehone Makhari, who has all the makings of a future coaching genius.
The youngster dreams of getting one of the toughest jobs in South African football which is to coach Sekhukhune United, Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates or Mamelodi Sundowns.
“I started coaching when I was five years old at Muvumoni Stars,” Makhari told this publication.
“I want to find myself coaching in the PSL because when I am in the PSL I will be able to help my family with the money I will get.
“I would like to coach Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates, Sekhukhune or Marumo Gallants. I would like to have qualifications for coaching and also for administration and reach any level,” he said.
Makhari is currently the head coach of the Under-11 and 15 sides at the Rams Football Academy, which is based in Tshisaulu, Limpopo.
He is also sometimes tasked with coaching the Under-17 and Under-19 sides.
He started showing interest in coaching at the age of five. The Grade 5 learner at Makumbani Primary School in Limpopo, was given an opportunity by his local club Muvumoni Stars.
Videos of him first circulated on social media a while ago. In the videos, he was seen coaching players of his father’s age during a local tournament.
The owner of the Rams Academy recruited him firstly as a player but his leadership and coaching brains saw him being appointed coach immediately after joining the academy.
FARPost paid a visit to Makhari to the Academy to hear about his aspirations.
Makhari says despite almost all players being older than him, there is always respect from everyone.
“They don’t disrespect me because the Chairman warned them that if they try to disrespect me they will lose their games and I am sure they don’t want that.” – Sports Reporter/FARPost
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