Leinanyane adds business, academics to football duties

On the move: Leinanyane's mobile kitchen
On the move: Leinanyane's mobile kitchen

One day, he is an impenetrable defender for BTC Premiership champions, Jwaneng Galaxy. The other day he is sitting in an exam room, while the next; he is preparing fries for early morning customers. Thabo Leinanyane’s schedule is getting busier with each passing day. He tells Mmegi Sport Staff Writer, MQONDISI DUBE about the uphill, but potentially rewarding path he has chosen

Thabo Leinanyane has already made a name for himself as a steady fullback for local champions, Jwaneng Galaxy. A  footballer’s dream is to represent their national team and Leinanyane has already ticked that box. His only unfulfilled dream is to play abroad, but he possesses sufficient talent to land a deal outside the borders. Born in Lobatse 27 years ago, the Galaxy skipper has been a loyal footballer in an age where high mobility is the order of the day in football.

He started his football career at BMC in 2011 and joined Galaxy in 2015 where he has remained an integral member of a team that has been credited with playing its part in changing the status quo.

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