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Retired Professional Footballer, Willard Katsande, Talks Soccer, Financial Mistakes and Venturing into Business

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Footballers seem to have it all… thrills, fast cars, fresh threads and big pay cheques. But life after football isn't always easy. Our Financial Education Programme Manager, Thabo Hollo spoke to former Footballer and Businessman Willard Katsande, about the money struggles players face after retirement and why early financial education is a game-changer – for players and everyone else.

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Chapters
  • 00:12 Willard talks about his childhood.
  • 02:40 Willard recalls when his passion for soccer began.
  • 05:26 How Willard began his soccer career in South Africa
  • 07:04 Moving from a salary of R1 500 to R15 000.
  • 11:05 Venturing into property investment and business.
  • 14:03 Willard talks about financially irresponsible professional soccer players.
  • 16:27 The worst financial decision Willard has made.
  • 18:38 The role of financial coaches.
  • 20:15 Willard talks about the best financial decision he has made.
  • 21:19 The importance of talking about finances with your family.
  • 23:03 Financial lessons from his football career.
1 Oct 2024 English South Africa Education

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