Godfrey Sapula is a retired football player that used to play for local and international teams.
He is now the Mamelodi Sundowns Under-17 coach and has led the team to win various tournaments.
Despite holding the football legend status, Sapula opened up in 2019 about his gambling addiction.
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He has been battling the problem since 2012.
Read the following Godfrey Sapula biography to learn more about the soccer legend.
The football legend has not shared a lot concerning his upbringing and family.
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Career
Godfrey Sapula is Mamelodi Sundowns' Under-17 coach.
He has achieved a lot during his time as a youth coach.
He was South Africas football reigning king in the 2000s.
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His skills saw him win over 20 national cups for his teams.
He tried his luck on the slot machine using his friends coins.
He came back after a few months and kept winning.
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As an addict, he did not realize he was losing as his eventual aim was to win.
However, the gambling problem significantly reduced Godfrey Sapula net worth.
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Godfrey Sapula gambling addiction made him neglect his family and acquaintances.
In 2016, he went to rehab after persuasion from his family.
He managed to control the addiction but relapsed in 2018 after his friends lured him back.
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He asked the country to pray for him.
His legendary status will remain in football history despite the challenges he faces.
He is now nurturing young talents by helping them understand their playing potential.
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They include Philemon Masinga, Thembinkosi Fanteni, Junaid Hartley, Jethro Mohlala, Ndumiso Vezi, and others.
These footballers were once respected players in PSL but retired with empty bank accounts.
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Talent is important but having financial knowledge is equally essential.
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Personal financial management has always been a problem for top sportsmen and women.
They live in their stardom moment and forget that there is life after that.
Prime years for sporting legends are between 20 years and 40 years.
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They should be able to look beyond that by spending wisely and engaging in viable investments.
Recognized for her exceptional talent, she clinched the Writer of the Year Award.
Beyond her professional endeavours, Alice is an engaged member of the Rotaract Club of Kabete.
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