Football is probably the only sport that has humans who believe their opinions are the truth.
These are fans who believe the teams that they support is the best ever, even when facts suggest otherwise.
This is the same sport that has people who have that old teammate or opponent who would’ve been a great professional player.
Footballers also tend to believe this and sadly many don’t know when to call time on their ambitions to become football superstars.
It’s trials season in Castle League – this is the fourth division, managed by the different Safa regions.
It is truly an exciting platform rich with raw talents, which if noticed, can be nurtured into a top player.
Midfielder Yusuf Maart, who is currently on loan at Cape Umoya from Orlando Pirates, is an example of a player that made the jump from the Castle League to the PSL.
This is also the stage where most players make desperate attempts at catching the eye of a key figure that could help them make the jump to the big time.
This is where the lines get blurred folks, because this where outside influence thrives and takes full advantage of the players.
This also fuels the never-ending cycle of misguided young footballers as a result.
This space can also quickly become toxic because young players throw all their hopes and dreams in the hands of these coaches and agents who only care about winning.
As for Maart and Cape Umoya, they beat Mbombela United in the NFD this past weekend to climb to 10th.
Ajax Cape Town, meanwhile, are in sixth place after losing 1-0 to Richards Bay.