Former Mamelodi Sundowns attacker Peter Ndlovu has received a new car worth R2.6 million as a present from a Zimbabwean businessman.
Ndlovu, who played for Sundowns between 2004 and 2008, was gifted a new 2024 BMW X6, valued at R2.6 million, by businessman Wicknell Chivayo for what he termed as immense contribution to Zimbabwean football.
Chivayo revealed his generous gesture through a social media post on Monday while paying glowing tribute to the legendary footballer, who now works at Sundowns.
Why was Ndlovu gifted the pricey car?
“THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME…Zimbabwe’s football history is INCOMPLETE without mentioning one player who pushed boundaries and showed the world that when talent meets hard work, MAGIC happens,” Chivayo wrote on Instagram.
“A quick 2.6 million rand /144 thousand USD well spent wholeheartedly on this LEGEND… This is a SMALL token of my appreciation for your OUTSTANDING contribution to the game of football and for INSPIRING generations of Zimbabwean soccer fans.”
Born in Bulawayo, Ndlovu started his career at Highlands in Zimbabwe in 1988, before moving to English club Coventry in 1991, becoming the first African player to sign for an English Premier League side.
Ex-Sundowns star made his name in England
He moved on to Birmingham City in 1997 after which he joined Sheffield United in 2001 in between a one-season loan stint at Huddersfield Town from 2000-2001.
After his adventure in England, Ndlovu signed for Sundowns in 2004, making 81 league appearances and scoring 20 goals.
He won 81 caps for Zimbabwe, scoring 37 goals, and was the first captain to lead them to the Africa Cup of Nations when they qualified for the 2004 tournament in Tunisia.
