The Master of Kgalakgadi and Desert Nxau

This is the kind of history that should make Master Coetzer a proud man. That he was the only player selected from a Second Division team clearly demonstrated the class in the former midfield dynamo. His exploits on the field earned him the respect and love of locals. He is regarded as a local hero in Tsabong, an inspiration to many youngsters yet he remains modest and level headed.

For someone who will soon turn 42 years, Coetzer looks a lot younger and reckons he could still return to competitive soccer. "Even during our social games, people often ask me why I decided to hang up my boots because I still have the energy and the skill. I am not worried about stamina because I have a small body frame.It is a matter of days before I could regain full fitness," he told Mmegi Sport in Tsabong recently.