Former Orlando Pirates Star Sifiso Myeni is Not in Financial Trouble Playing in Botswana's Second Division

Former Orlando Pirates Star Sifiso Myeni is Not in Financial Trouble Playing in Botswana's Second Division

Keba Mothoagae
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:18 PM
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  • Very little has been heard about Sifiso Myeni in recent seasons since he departed from Bidvest Wits
  • However, the former Bafana Bafana and Orlando Pirates midfielder has resurfaced in Botswana
  • The 34-year-old Myeni is playing in the second division of that country at VTM

Former Bafana Bafana and Orlando Pirates winger Sifiso Myeni has resurfaced in the most unlikely of places.

The 34-year-old Myeni is now in the employ of VTM in Botswana's Second Division. After having departed Bidvest Wits not long ago, he barely played for TS Sporting, before disappearing from the local football scene.

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Former Orlando Pirates star Sifiso Myeni is playing in Botswana's second division at VTM. Image source: SowetanLIVE and Getty Images.
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Dismissing rumours, that he was in financial straits, Myeni told SowetanLIVE:

"The money was never a factor in my move to Botswana. I have been okay financially since my last contract at TS Sporting. I have always had a financial adviser since my early days as a professional footballer at Bidvest Wits. I didn't care about how much I was going to get here because I love football. I am here because I love this game.

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"After leaving TS Sporting, I have never called anyone to ask for a job because I believe when people want you they must approach you and that's what VTM boss did. I am really not desperate for anything ... even here people are saying Premiership teams like Township Rollers are monitoring me and for me, I won't get obsessed about that because I am here for the love of the game and nothing else."

Myeni signed for VTM back in August as was reported by FARPost.

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