‘A Man Of Class And Discipline’
Monday, December 20, 2021 | 670 Views |
Clever Hunda PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG
The Zimbabwean gaffer arrived in Botswana in 1986 to coach Police XI and has been applauded for discovering and nurturing some of the best players in the country. His former players, led by Daniel ‘Chicco’ Nare organised a luncheon on Friday for the veteran coach to show appreciation for the role he played in their football careers. All the speakers at the event described Hunda as the man who was honest, fair, disciplined and always dressed for the occasion. “He had a totally different way of managing players.
He will keep you out of the team for 10 games because you do not play well. And by the time he brings you in, he will flatter you and tell you how best you are in that position. He knew how to motivate players. He was not grey, either he was black or white when dealing with players. He was very honest and fair. Every player wants honest feedback. Honesty allows you to prosper,” Prisons XI assistant chairperson, Careca Tibone said about Hunda. He said Hunda’s name is engraved in the history of Prisons XI. Besides Tibone and Nare, Hunda is credited for discovering the likes of Marshlow Motlogelwa, who is now vice president of the Botswana Football Association (BFA).
It is not uncommon in this part of the world for parents to actually punish their children when they show signs of depression associating it with issues of indiscipline, and as a result, the poor child will be lashed or given some kind of punishment. We have had many suicide cases in the country and sadly some of the cases included children and young adults. We need to start looking into issues of mental health with the seriousness it...