Zwane cautioned players about having too many friends who don’t add value to their careers, and reflected on how Chiefs managed to have players in camp during the festive season to prepare for a match on New Year’s Eve. Chiefs returned from the World Cup break with a 2-0 win against Lamontville Golden Arrows on Saturday.
“Gone are those days where a professional footballer will have 20 friends. You must know what you want, you must know your circle, you must know who you mix with at home, who you trust, who you want to work with and how you can improve your game.
“There is no time to have 20 friends. You go to Soweto and from Soweto you go to Sandton [if you party]. You have to [rather] focus on yourself. It was always going to be difficult for us because this time of the year is the festive season and a lot of people are thinking about going out.
“We had to put our foot down and say this is how we are going to do it and if we find out you did something then you are out, and we focus on those who want it most. That is why I am saying it goes down to one thing, discipline.
“Discipline means a lot of things. You see dedication, you sacrifice and if you don’t you sacrifice your future. I always say if you don’t want to enjoy what you love now, you are not going to enjoy life at a later stage.
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