But unknown to many, Ontiretse 'Screamer' Maidi, the man behind the voice, is visually impaired. He lost his vision before he started his primary education. The 41-year-old man from Mmankgodi told The Monitor on Friday that a measles attack cost him his vision. But this did not deter him from pursuing his interests. He said he has always had a passion for soccer hence his brilliant analysis of live matches. It is difficult to believe he never gets a chance to watch and see what he is talking about.
"I love soccer. I even used to play it when I was at primary school. So, when people talk about a corner kick, set piece and penalties, I understand clearly what they are talking about," he said. Maidi had his primary and secondary education in Mochudi's Lentswe Primary School and Molefhi Senior before returning to Lentswe to for national service (Tirelo Sechaba) where he continued to work as an untrained teacher for three years. He said while still a pupil at Lentswe, he used to play soccer with his peers using a specially designed ball that made noise.
