USSA Football recruits Wits gem to be part of its Exco Legal Committee
- Tshepiso Mametela
Wits University’s postgraduate law student and a shining midfielder within the ranks at Wits FC, Clinton Mphahlele, has been selected to form part of the USSA Football Exco Legal Committee as the student sports body looks to make monumental strides in the months ahead.
Mphahlele was nominated at a Special General Meeting of the USSA Football National Executive Committee, which triennially elects its executive members, on 11 April. The Lebowakgomo-born footballer is currently practising as a candidate attorney and formed as part of the 2017 Varsity Football tournament-winning UP-Tuks side, where he also obtained his Bachelor of Commerce law degree.
Now in his latest chapter, the 23-year-old student-athlete turned USSA Exco member will look to impress en route to reflecting on the key values adopted at Wits. “Wits University values excellence and that’s what l will continue to strive to achieve. That requires hard work and that’s a trait every student-athlete is expected to have to excel both academically and in sport. I will continue to work hard to serve the needs of the institution and the greater University football community,” said Mphahlele buoyantly.
On the key deliverables he has been mandated to carry out, Mphahlele will lend legal support to the Exco while working to protect the USSA Football brand in all legal engagements with stakeholders. Dealing with all disciplinary matters from members and developing a code of conduct for the organization, will also not be too far from the priorities of the burgeoning legal mind.
“Clinton’s is a well-deserved appointment,” added Sanele Nene, Football Manager at Wits FC. “He has a very deep understanding of the USSA Football set up, having previously been at the University of Pretoria for three years before joining Wits, and he is one of the best young minds in University football.
“The selection was appropriate and he has the relevant qualifications that are suited for the role. The attributes that the USSA Exco will benefit from this appointment are his work ethic, thirst for knowledge and desire to always go the extra mile both on and off the field.”
Mphahlele said he looks forward to making an innovative contribution while possessing the right dose of enthusiasm to tackle this new challenge. “As and when invited to make contributions, I will make innovative submissions and try to add [as much value as possible] to the committee,” he said.