Katlego Sekhu

Former Orlando Pirates and Bafana Bafana star Lebohang Mokoena, fondly known as ‘Cheese Boy,’ shares the heartbreaking story of losing his wife during childbirth. In an interview on Prime Sports with Mahlatse, Mokoena discusses the profound impact of his wife’s passing on his life and family.
The 36-year-old reflects on the shock and devastation he experienced when his soul mate passed away.
“It is somebody who has been part of my life since I was fourteen years old. Eight years in marriage and a very influential person in my life. When she came in, she made changes in my life, and I learned a lot from her in terms of how to conduct myself and certain things that you need to have as a family man. I have always put my family first.
“Getting married early in my career brought a little bit of stability and made me focus more on my football career as well. That’s why I was able to sustain myself for that long. Even in the heavens, I know she is looking upon me and fulfilling all the dreams that we always had.”
Mokoena reveals that his wife’s advice during her pregnancy unexpectedly prepared him for her untimely departure. Her premonitions led him to become more involved in household responsibilities, unknowingly setting the stage for life after her passing.
“For me, they say God works in mysterious ways. So before my wife passed, she passed while giving birth, and during her pregnancy, her gynaecologist advised her not to work too much so she didn’t have to cook and be up for long, so she was resting a lot.
“I started cooking, taking the kids to school. At the time, I wasn’t aware that she was preparing me for the day she would no longer be here. She could see things that I could not even see myself. She predicted her time, and I was telling her not to say that. I have four kids—two boys and two girls. It is a hard pill to swallow, but I have to pay every day and ask for strength from the Lord.”
Mokoena, who hasn’t retired from the sport, expresses his readiness to consider new team opportunities, provided they accommodate his family commitments.
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