Lerato ‘Ace’ Chabangu | ‘I have lost everything’

Former Bafana Bafana, Pretoria University, Mamelodi Sundowns, SuperSport United, Moroka Swallows, Chippa United star midfielder opens up on losing everything, falling on hard times, wrong decisions, scorned by the community and trying to pick up the pieces for survival.
He also urges young players to stay in the straight and narrow and plan properly for the retirement.
#mamelodisundowns #LeratoChabangu #LeratoChabanguInterview #festiveseason #football

[@dianekebaeletse1552]

Heavenly Father I'm taking this moment to pray for my brother "Lorato Chabangu" may u intervene upon his life and change his situation in Jesus name 😢🙏

[@champobwalya3514]

Amen

[@dianekebaeletse1552]

@@champobwalya3514 🙏

[@mapatomothapo5891]

How old is he?

[@moneymakertheMC]

There's no God that changes anyone's life, You make proper decisions during your prime and invest for the future, akuna God lapho..

[@ReginaldKetse]

The first time I saw this boy he was 13yrs old playing for Kempton Park football club coached by a guy called Craig, I could tell that he was destined for bigger things he also played for easterns local football association his team mates that I can still remember are Mbulelo Mackenzie, Clifford Mphuthi,Phumlani ,John, Gee,Sjozi ,David, Allister,William just to mention a few from there he went to super sport fc ,Tuks fc and Mamelodi Sundowns fc according to me things happened so fast for u Ace without any proper guidance because if there was a proper manager/ agent his football life span could have lasted a bit longer, but it is not all lost boy you can still make it in life besides being involved in soccer Ace Ace ❤❤❤

[@ituoliphant2088]

Goodness you know a lot. Gee here😉

[@ReginaldKetse]

Hi Gee howzit boy Reggie Ketse here former Moroka Swallows fc development coach I hope you are okay timberland man ❤

[@khazzeyakanimaluleke2215]

Mahlatsi, Thanks for the show. To Lerato plz remember that If you dont take advice to others, God Himself can use you to teach others through your life...❤❤

[@ayandamkhabela1252]

❤❤❤

[@Sticknbkid]

Breaks my soul seeing this brother like this. I hope he comes out of this situation. “Indoda iphinde ivuke”

[@mapatomothapo5891]

You can say that again

[@Kamogelo___Kamza]

Lerato Ace Chabangu what a footballer everything will be okay God bless 🙌🏻 🙏 ❤

[@DollenZulu]

He was my favourite player, very talented during his time Sundowns had very experienced players but he manage to get into the starting eleven that shows he was brilliant 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@t3b0g0]

Still a beautiful soul and that will never change... You still have so much to offer brother. ❤All the best to You, your Mom and family.

[@ntsikazimema4579]

Big up grootman bhuti Mahlatsi for sharing and checking up on our former players..😢 The story of "All You Need is Love" is truly heartbreaking.. A lesson to current players and a lesson on life in general!! 💔 💔 😢

[@KingBhele]

Please fix your audio is too low. This bis an important and interesting interview but islungu simoshile because the expression is limited Lerato couldn't go deeper

[@abednigomabasa4003]

"All you need is love " ❤️ People will celebrate 🍾 you when you no more but failed to help you when you still alive , my opinion for Lerato no football team can help me him on this condition his on regardless of judging him , they could've helped him before he get where he is now 😭,but only God brought him to this condition and he will also restore his life. When time is right One love ❤️ brother

[@Lloyd457]

Wise words 👊

[@mlungisingema-gv9bp]

In South Africa that's the problem the most of us we are faced with. Well done Lerato for sharing this with the nation. Those who want to take a lesson from it will do so n those who want to Lough will Lough. 🙏. What a special talent in you Lerato. Salute broe.

[@charlesnyelas6149]

eish bro, its really sad seeing a player like lerato going through such tough times thus i personally think there is nothing or funny thing here to laugh about but rather pray for god so lerato can gain strength and find his feet again not playing football again but on other things .god is good all the time

[@mlungisingema-gv9bp]

@@charlesnyelas6149 Let's hope for the better for him🙏

[@thabanglebest2780]

The 2006-08 Diadora class of Sapula, Moriri, Shakes Ngwenya, Nyandoro, Dladla, Mere, Peter Ndlovu, Captain Manzini.... the 44 passes class!!!

[@sydneympofu5417]

Life is the best teacher ,if we can listen to each other we can be better.We are always ignorant to wisdom bt attentive &attracted to destruction.

[@MelVeeBroadcastingNetwork]

Sad to see him in state is heart breaking. It must be very hard for him to end up here. Could this be an indictment on SAFA to look into the welfare of players in PSL? @mahlatse, we must begin to go heyond these chats and help these former players. I am a life coach so lets hook up.

[@PapaWisi78]

Indoda iyawa ipindi vhuka... Things will be fine boy🙏

[@patrickmoleko]

The goal he scored with a bicycle kick unforgettable

[@mpholopez7890]

All you need is love, alws appreciated my brother u made us fell with football❤️❤️❤️ god bless you

[@lebohangmoloi5385]

Next time just tell these players to speak their mother tounge coz in some cases we don't understand them, you can just use subtitles.

[@solomonmore9826]

In my opinion. We should acknowledge that it is sad , especially if you know Lerato Tshabangu. I wish him all the best. Never give up. Stop focus on what is lost my brother. We learn from our mistakes.what is critical is how you turn things around. Pls sundowns help this soul.

[@clevermusara7145]

All the celebrity must learn to buy things cash

[@DanielMagolele]

Hi everyone ' it's so painful to see chabangu in this stage ' I'm heart broken 💔 😢 I'm appealing to those who can ' to help the boy like the way they did with others. Please 🙏

[@thebekefentsecaiphustkc7935]

What a sad story and let it be a lesson... Wish this grootman all the best in life and let another opportunity come.

[@sydneymaseda613]

Yo my heart is bleeding.i am crying as am righting these.i can fill the pain that he is feelg.pls my thembisans lets do something about these.panyaza pls intervene.crowd funding pls.my brother do something to help u lerato pls i beg.try to aprouch sundowns maybe they will help mr. Motsepe is a very humble man , he can help.try panyasa as well.i beg once more again.i mean just a stiped for food and a place to stay like iRDP house pls.he did alot of mistakes along the way but i dont care anymore about those mistakes.pls lets help i beg once more again.

[@Globaluno24]

I Pray that God king of kings bless this men with more life, with a come back in life Amen ❤

[@molatelostormmatsoati4238]

Financial literacy in SA is such a big problem

[@levikalombo1630]

Yes guy. People don't know how to save money. Same with Zahara.. getting 100 000 a month but can't even save half of it eish.

[@047Utah]

Gordon Igesund went over and above to revive his career by bringing him to swallows , that was his second chance in life, what did he do ? he went straight to a bottle after that you can tell that he cannot blame anyone

[@lindamayambela4672]

You don't know what was going on in his life during that time. Don't be quick to judge a person

[@vukilemadlala5931]

It's not all lost. You are still alive.

[@pslnewsfeed9488]

Keep strong All you need is Love, my favorite, wish you all the best and thks For live❤

[@thobelanimathenjwa5394]

These interviews shouldn't be just conducted for the sake of growing KZbin channels but to genuinely help. It is disheartening to see such I believe this channel intends to help Lerato.

[@rotshidzwamunzhedzi1075]

All I saw was pain and regret. Bless up grootman hope u get a second chance in life. 😔❤🛐

[@boitumeloletsoalo620]

He's slowly killing himself though...…..its sad. May the grace of God be upon him

[@diskitube]

Alcohol has never done anyone good. Topic for another day

[@tankisomoeketsi6163]

Thanks for the interview. Why is the interview in English? Why not use Lerato's language and then provide English subtitles? Lerato could have expressed himself much better in his language.

[@Lloyd457]

True...😔

[@asandawotata5042]

Motsepe please help him. This contributed a lot for your team😢😢😢

[@mapatomothapo5891]

He has to, really

[@banelemethule9638]

The last time when he spoke to Nkululeko he was very positive that one day things will fall into place, now he seems to Lost hope 😢😢

[@ReshoketsweMthombeni]

This takes me back to the people who were mocking Killer. The man took charge of his life, got a good job and he still looks great! I wonder did people want him to drink himself to this point as well cause his soccer career has ended? This is heartbreaking, already kunzima ngapha English is making things harder 😢 was Lerato intoxicated? Why is his speech slurred? All the best Chabangu!

[@nhlanhlamtembi4710]

I think he was intoxicated

[@patrickmoleko]

Eish sister 😢😢😢

[@mamomemauoane1236]

this is painfull💔

[@jethromokwena2948]

To be honest if something agent is not being done to this good brother 2024 will be talking a different story so sad the nation will be in the dark please all clubs should convey and come up with a solution to the brother he made some mistakes in life but God still with him which is grateful

[@africanidentityrevealed4609]

You need Jehovah God my brother. He is not far seek him

[@victormasilu8935]

I'm asking the owner of sundowns to help this chap because he worked with the club at the age young, it's worrying factor for that talented player suffered

[@DingaSibisi]

My heart is really broken on this boy. I wish to help this boy but unfortunately I don't have money.

[@KatekoSteve]

Wat I can advise bra chabangu give ur life nd ur problems to Jesus he will give u a solution .god bless u abundantly ❤

[@TumeloMotsosi]

You are still alive bru.dts matters,the rest will follow,dust yourself off nd move on brother.

[@selloanerantso5875]

The lord can still restore you

[@sphakamisosilindile8601]

Mahlatsi need to work in his sound system. I also noticed on sundowns match post conference on Wednesday... we can't hear journalists properly when asking questions...

[@molefihlasa797]

What a sad story....can we put our hands together and get this legend to a credible rehab institution......can someone closer to him just initiate something....a bank account or something....let's assist the guy....he just needs to shake off the substance abuse problem and all will fall in place....Molefi Hlasa

[@thabanglebest2780]

Great show, one of my faves, All You Need Is Love... Buti Mahlatse, can you please talk a bit loud, adjust your mic or ease up on the base. Couldn't hear you properly. Thanks

[@mbongenidlamba7839]

All you need is love ❤

[@withmenkosinathi6758]

Remember him scoring e Ellis park against mpumalanga black aces

[@DulliesReaksie]

Atleast he is stil alive

[@khutsomathabatha1]

Wish all you is Love ❤️ the best 👊

[@phenyophillips4857]

The guy needs help asap. Atleast he is reaching out and not soaking it within himself. Such a sad story to hear.

[@andiledlamini6135]

Ace madoda painful to see him in such situations......

[@tshepangmax312]

Was just asking on behalf of football fan bafethu ....Chabangu is going through alot guys ,if you wanna help him try use other ways more than bringing him to podcasts...please bafethu

[@LuckyJudaz]

But what's wrong bringing him in postcast cos it's on his Will so that other people , current players and upcoming players can learn from him ..his not ashamed of his situation this guy he knows and we know it can happens to anyone this is life you can't hide forever

[@juniormanqobangwenya2370]

I think that the podcast is a best platform for him to air his plight

[@qabahloksa9844]

​@@LuckyJudazhe's generation failed to learn from Lovers Mohlala this generation is never gonna learn from them naboJabu because South Africa is a country of drunkards glorifying alcohol even school children are drinking like there's no tomorrow and we are fine with that famous people are just unfortunate because we see them through media

[@ALL_CATTEGORY_VIDS]

I can't even watch it till the end it's painful 💔🤞

[@djstclair-e]

Eish Ace Bafwe2! Sundowns Must Help This Guy!!!

[@cradlenyalungu5563]

Dube birds. He left downs

[@capkhule7268]

Why Sundowns?

[@djstclair-e]

@@cradlenyalungu5563 Dube Birds are also broke like him! Just a kick start to be back on his feet.

[@moskimo007]

Why?

[@moskimo007]

Why didn't he go into coaching? He was busy drinking and womanizing

[@SizweSydney-pq6gk]

Come Ace our role model ..🎉 kusazohlangan Bhuti omdala❤

[@kheswas]

The sad part is that he couldn't even sober up for this interview. Let's hope he's trying to better himself again

[@htprince3729]

He is sober...when u drink everyday you become like this

[@pheellomothola8854]

I think he is sober

[@MedumoMediaProductions]

Why judge people?

[@AndileProfesorMasiza]

Obviously he's not sober... He had 2 nyana just to pluck up the courage

[@teedeemangena4458]

Pride is gonna be the downfall of these former players. former Sundowns player Lungisani Ndlela is a security guard in Witbank, He Put his pride aside. So Lerato rather apply for a security job or Petrol attendant since you say You don't have an Income.

[@papu7607]

That's not true, Ndlela is a prison warder and living a stable life

[@khomotsokowane5309]

He is a prison warder not a security guard 😅

[@Senzo_Speaks_Podcasts]

😂😂😂😂

[@justhumble1]

😢😢😢Sorry Lerato 🙏🏿

[@kamaveetv]

I'm feeling very sorry for this guy I remember his bicycle kick but life is life I hope he has a lesson on the I say atleast he has taste that life and he is not the only one in this situation 😢😢

[@ChippaS6457]

We need to bring this guy back... Can Sundowns give him a chance 🙏🏽

[@HarryHenryHounston1673-q7l]

You must be blind.

[@mncedisimm4235]

What chance no, if you wanna be a cry baby on purpose then why must we sympathies with you, let's hope he finds the job only, Sundowns tried everything but he thought he was clever, No

[@petrusmakhanda9844]

Sundowns tried!

[@mncedisimm4235]

They always wanna learn the hard way, Why didn't he listen when they warned him, Lovers Mohlala warned them but they skipped training went out with girls and friends, coming from ekasi u should know what you want.

[@JosephKhoboko]

Eish it's sad to see dis guy lerato in dis state, i mean he was a friend wth vuyo mere but he had a talent very quick and has skill, cn anyone help de guy even on de development side it's fyn for the guy to put food on the table to feed his family and his children.

[@Wallaace_m]

He wasn't drunk, and as he tried to articulate himself, his little speech impediment grew more noticeable.

[@ttm5895]

The most painful thing is that we knew about his drinking habbit even when he was at his prime but no one bothered to advice him

[@HarryHenryHounston1673-q7l]

His weight tells everything.

[@teedeemangena4458]

That is the effects of constantly drinking Alcohol & without eating regulary.

[@jethromokwena2948]

Yaa neh what is left is to stop drinking smoking and begin a new chapter of life why other people don't want to help ls because of the habit change is needed in life for outside world to see ts tough

[@lesegopule8406]

Young as I'm i ended up throwing all my trophies just to forget about football and the past

[@CorneliusMokhele]

Bro Mahlatsi. Please try fix your sound.

[@Mabutton]

Eish kodwa thixo ngyayazi inhlupheke nami, i feel hurt💔...

[@neolephale425]

😢

[@htprince3729]

Life is all about choices. Look at how well off are the players who decides to marry and settle with one woman at the beginning of their careers....It is risky for a man to make good money, drink alcohol and have multiple girlfriends...Hes the same age as C Ronaldo, but the other chose to settle down, not drink alcohol, not party and just focus on his job and family.

[@caswellngobeni5768]

All u need is love ''I remember ur days at downs"😭

[@siyathembasiazmatshaya7074]

Amajita why ningakhulumi elenkobe? We all understand kasi lingo.maybe usr subtitles for few others

[@Gersy93]

Yoh yoh this is flippee. Saddddd ...mahn i used to watch him don the birds and bafana shirt fuck happened to him idk it's freakin i dreamt of playin where he was but look now eish

[@jimmymadondo8498]

It is not the end of the world brother! Dust yourself and be someone

[@flowntutu9492]

Lerato “All you need is love” Chabangu

[@bonganininja7064]

Drinking is a problem , special here in south africa how many celebrity have just destroyed they're career with township fame .😟😟😟

[@qabahloksa9844]

Correct alcohol is a big problem in this country if you saw our kids celebrating finishing matrick it was painful

[@LungileJiba]

I remember his first game against Jomo cosmos what player all you need is love chabanhu

[@tumelorati3622]

This guy o loyilwe guys 😢 hes not himself 😢

[@IamRealeboha]

Bro Mahlatsi please sort out sound. Its extremely poor inspite of interesting interview.

[@silikay4392]

This is really sad. 😢

[@nzuzation]

😢😢 this is sad 😭😭

[@mfundomhlaba4015]

Ooh Nkosi i-smile sezinsuku zokugcina, I'm hurt

[@SlaapieMaphanga]

He looks drunk 🥴 already😢 what a talented guy 👦 hope he recovers and rises up again

[@jamesnkontombela8105]

I think the current players should learn to Chabangu downfall and prepare for the future and education should be part of their lives while they still play and to Chabangu he must just hustle and don't be choosy in terms of jobs he can still raise himself but not to do drugs because drugs worsen things to misery

[@justicedlamini1615]

Pride abanayo imali ibahlula kakhulu siyadabuka manje thiina esimaziyo lomdlali impilo abeyiphila emncane inhlanhla yakhe ne talent lakhe umhlaba unjena abafunde nabanye talent ube nezicucu zemfundo ngoba manje umsamo nawo uyinkinga

[@boikiechuma4585]

Still have my respect Ace

[@reliablepictures9865]

Is very painful to watch him at this state, at his age. Hopeful that prime sports guys also assist him. it seems as he is doing this interview under the influence of alcohol

[@Sinako_Mxabo]

All he need is love

[@resistancemoyo4761]

IsiZulu and subtitles would have been better. He cannot clearly express himself

[@moneymatterst201]

I wish this interview was in venac

[@romario2166]

This is the saddest thing i have ever seen. Another example of how SAFA and the PSL are failing these young players who mostly come from poor back rounds and then all of a sudden are pocketing big salaries which they have no idea or education how to handle. There should be on going management of these players to ensure that they don't get involved in substance abuse. I understand we can't help everyone, but are they even trying? I pray for Lerato that some help will come he's way from this broadcast. I HOPE HE WANTS THE HELP!🙏

[@CorneliusMokhele]

Good interview Abuti Mahlatsi.Hope you also bought Lerato Grocery.

[@LuckyJudaz]

😮🤷

[@NtobekoMthethwa-qm1ny]

Mr motsepe I beg you pls help this guy give him a job to train small boys for sundown's I trust you only you can help pla

[@forstermiyambo5747]

Thanks to junior khanye too

[@QueenofAfrica__786]

Can't they put a clause in their contracts about their lifestyle out of field to remind them that they are presenting a brand and add the psychologist to see a player once a month atleast this is sad to watch

[@Mfundomkhize-t1l]

May his life go back to normal.....alale ehhotela abize u money maker again!!!

[@ZuidAfrikaanseMense]

This Podcast,it's target market, is mainly SAns. Why not let the guest speak in his mamazala' s tongue?

[@SakhileSakhile-k1k]

Please to any good Samaritan get Chabangu to a rehab for alcohol abuse to get help,we all make mistakes in life

[@ditshegobethuel9376]

Sundowns please help these guy😢