Katlego Mphela Talks Life After Football, Retirement, Financial Challenges, Tips & Regrets

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A legend of South African football, Katlego Mphela was a Bafana-Bafana stalwart for many years. Our Head of Financial Education, John Manyike, caught up with him to chat about life after football and how retirement impacted his approach to finances. Watch this insightful interview now for a rare glimpse into the financial realities of being a pro athlete. 

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Chapters
  • 00:51 Projects Katlego is currently busy with.
  • 01:30 Katlego chats about his upbringing.
  • 03:20 Financial challenges when retiring from football.
  • 08:29 Katlego expands on his Financial Regrets.
  • 12:28 Katlego's football career in France and returning to South Africa.
  • 14:00 The SARS issue.
  • 15:28 Katlego speaks about his family.
  • 16:16 Financial life after retirement.
  • 23:39 Katlego talks about his job as a sales representative.
  • 25:53 Financial tips to current soccer players.
28 Oct 2024 English South Africa Education

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