Former Kaizer Chiefs attacker Dumisani Zuma has conceded alcohol and bad types of friends contributed to his struggles and eventual exit from the club.
The now 29-year-old made his name at Bloemfontein Celtic before sealing his move to Glamour Boys. At the Soweto giants, Zuma was destined for even greater heights but suspensions and inconsistencies at Amakhosi were the order of the day.
The towering attacker was eventually dismissed and AmaZulu came for his services. The latest Premier Soccer League team he played for was the now-defunct Moroka Swallows. In his interview with SNAWA, Zuma explained his Chiefs exit and the break he took from football.
He has further conceded he was happy and with purpose when he was still actively playing football.
‘I just want to play again' – Zuma
“I started training this year because last year I took a break from football activities because it was too much for me, I just wasn’t in the right state of mind. I didn’t take a break because I didn’t want to play soccer anymore but because I thought it would be unfair for a team to sign me and then I fail to deliver in terms of performance,” he stated.
“And then at Kaizer Chiefs, a lot happened, I think maybe I had misbehaving problems. I don't have any challenges with alcohol because at the club I was caught once being under the influence of alcohol.
“After that that is where we agreed to mutually part ways. Even at the club they told me that they wanted me to see a psychologist and the psychologist told me that I don’t have problems. So I appreciate everything they have done for me because at Chiefs they take you as their son, so now I take it as a man that if I want to change, it’s all on me, there is no one who can help except me.
“But I admit that having too many friends and going out a lot was a challenge for me and contributed to where I am now. The happiest moments and best memories I have, are of me playing football and right now I just want to play football again.”
It is interesting to see where Zuma will play next.
