Moja aims to lead the TUT Red Army with pride

Football has the power to change lives for the better for some, it’s a tool to positively impact their communities, while for others, it’s a source of joy and unity. With the Varsity Football season kicking off, TUT Men’s Football captain Alan Moja sees the sport as an inspiration to strive for greatness and achieve remarkable things.

“I’m looking forward for this season as we are strong enough to compete against all the universities. Football changed to lot of things I was that person who is selfish always want the best for me not to others, it just because football is a team sport it doesn’t need any individuals, so I had to change how I behave,” said Moja.

“I aim to support youth programs that make football more accessible to kids in underserved communities. The future Bafana Bafana or Banyana Banyana stars might be kicking a ball barefoot right now they just need a chance.

“Football has transformed millions of lives. For some, it’s an escape from poverty. For others, it’s a path to education, discipline, or even fame. A single opportunity a scholarship, a trial, a youth academy spot can shift a person’s entire future.”

Despite failing to make the knockouts last season, the stalwart defender believes him, and his troops are ready to compete and win the title this year.

“Well last year most of the players were first timers we lacked the experience as we had only 3 players who have the experience of this tournament and this year most of the players have the experience of this tournament, so things are going to be different as we’re looking for the fifth star,” he said.

“As the defending champions are not competing it gives us the confidence to go, and win likes we used to this season is the season to redeem ourselves and remind other people that we still have that spark."

“My first game was against UJ, ever since I was signed to represent the university and I really had a good half unfortunately I didn’t finish it because of concussion. Later TUT hosted the trials which I had to impress and luckily, I got to be selected.

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By: Lehlogonolo Ditshego