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Peter Ndlovu: 'I told my team about the God I serve'
03 Jan 2014 at 04:13hrs | Views
Former Warriors captain and South African Absa Premier Soccer League (PSL) giants Mamelodi Sundowns manager Peter Ndlovu has attributed his team’s current fine run in the league to the grace of God.
Ndlovu, who turned to God after surviving a horrific car crash that killed his older brother Adam Ndlovu in 2012, revealed this at a Family of God (FOG) gathering at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair Grounds to welcome the new year on December 31.
Ndlovu was welcomed with loud cheers when his presence was announced and he was asked to address the gathering.
According to a pastor from the church, Ndlovu was one of the guests who was asked to address the FOG flock.
Ndlovu thanked the church for its prayers during the difficult times he went through after losing his brother as well as the support people offered him on his long road to recovery.
Ndlovu said he was able to go through the difficult times through the power and guidance of God and revealed to the gathering that he had taken his newfound faith to his current job at Mamelodi Sundowns.
"Since being appointed as the manager for Mamelodi Sundowns, you will have noticed that our club has been performing exceptionally well," Ndlovu said.
"I told my team about the God I serve who journeyed with me through hard times and here I am today," he said.
Ndlovu told the FOG gathering that the Warriors could have reached greater heights if they believed in God.
"‘If I had known God in my career, I could have been a greater Peter Ndlovu and with Zimbabwe being led by a God-fearing captain, we could have played up to the World Cup.
"I will make sure my reign as Mamelodi Sundowns manager would make the team win the league and even the Caf (Confederation of African Football) Cup," Ndlovu said.
Mamelodi Sundowns is currently in the top four in the PSL. The former speedy winger was in the country for the festive season.
Ndlovu, who turned to God after surviving a horrific car crash that killed his older brother Adam Ndlovu in 2012, revealed this at a Family of God (FOG) gathering at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair Grounds to welcome the new year on December 31.
Ndlovu was welcomed with loud cheers when his presence was announced and he was asked to address the gathering.
According to a pastor from the church, Ndlovu was one of the guests who was asked to address the FOG flock.
Ndlovu thanked the church for its prayers during the difficult times he went through after losing his brother as well as the support people offered him on his long road to recovery.
Ndlovu said he was able to go through the difficult times through the power and guidance of God and revealed to the gathering that he had taken his newfound faith to his current job at Mamelodi Sundowns.
"I told my team about the God I serve who journeyed with me through hard times and here I am today," he said.
Ndlovu told the FOG gathering that the Warriors could have reached greater heights if they believed in God.
"‘If I had known God in my career, I could have been a greater Peter Ndlovu and with Zimbabwe being led by a God-fearing captain, we could have played up to the World Cup.
"I will make sure my reign as Mamelodi Sundowns manager would make the team win the league and even the Caf (Confederation of African Football) Cup," Ndlovu said.
Mamelodi Sundowns is currently in the top four in the PSL. The former speedy winger was in the country for the festive season.
Source - Southern Eye
