Punch Masenamela

Punch Jan Masenamela (born 17 October 1986) is a South African footballer who currently plays for Mamelodi Sundowns and South Africa as a defender. Quotes I cannot think of any player in the league who is the toughest. As for the nickname, I have been called ‘Punch’ since my childhood. I think people thought ‘Punch’ was a nickname. Punch is my name and I am happy to be called Punch There is a lot of talent back home and that there is no team participating in the PSL is depriving most of the youngsters an opportunity to play at the highest level. It would be nice if someone can open an Academy there to nurture the youngsters. Young players growing in Gauteng have more opportunities as compared to the ones back into my province. In Gauteng for instance there are no less than six teams playing in the PSL while back home there is not a single team as this point in time I mean everywhere you go, everyone recognizes you. They treat you with respect. What is important is to be to be respectful back to them back. I always make sure that I train hard and please the coach at training. The coach always says that we need to push hard at training even if you feel you are about to die because this makes it easy during the game. This is something we have taken very seriously as we aim to do much better than we did last season. Life in here can be very fast and demanding. I spend most of my time indoors. I like to hang out with my best friend, Lebo Molekwa and teammate George Lebese. I also visit my parents a lot in Kempton Park a lot Keeping in touch with favourite player – Punch Masenamela,2010 August, Kaizer Chiefs FB Magazine by Sports Reporter You have to grow in life. I got an offer from Downs and at that time I'd had three seasons with Chiefs. Growing up I'd always wanted to sign for DownsAt“ At times I have been overwhelmed by the fact that I am playing for Chiefs, because I worked so hard to get here and because it is every player's dream to play for Chiefs. I will continue double my efforts to ensure I can keep on playing regularly Punch looking to punch beyond last four, 25 September 2010, Kaizer Chiefs FB Magazine by Sports Reporter I was going through a lot at that time. I had to decide and make sacrifices. I mean, I had to leave school and I had a scholarship to go and study in the United Kingdom . Page had to come to my home and talk to my brother, It was a big sacrifice because I thought I was going to quit football. Punch Masenamela Talks About How He Signed For Kaizer Chiefs, September 3,2015 Soccer Laduma by SL Writer External links Category:Soccer players from South Africa Category:Living people Category:1986 births