Being a footballer during the pandemic

JESSE JACKSON KAURAISA

WINDHOEK



Former Brave Warriors number one goalkeeper Maximilian Mbaeva urges all footballers to make sure that they do not mingle with people in public.

He believes this is the only way to ensure that no player from the South African Premier League or any other league contracts the virus before the season ends.

“It is just important to consider the safety of yourself as a player and the safety of your teammates.

“I am saying this because there have been reports during the pandemic where players escaped from the camp or hotels they live in to mingle with the public,” Mbaeva said.



Afraid of square one

The Golden Arrows goalkeeper has not seen much action this season after falling out of favour with coach Steve Komphela.

He still hopes for the best for his side, though, and continues to pray that the season will not be cancelled again.

“As a player during this time, all we do is try and stay as safe as possible to avoid contracting the virus. “No one really wants this season to be cut again due to any positive cases within the squad and that is why everyone needs to be very careful to avoid going back to square one.”

Golden Arrows are currently eighth on the log and Mbaeva hopes they will be able to finish in the top eight this season.

“I always wish the team and the boys who are regular starters to do the best of the team.

“I have this team at heart and always want to see it prosper even if I do not get as much game time as I did in the past.”