PSL future star: Meet the 11-year-old who dreams of coaching Kaizer Chiefs!

Arehone Makhari is only 11 years old but he's already dreaming of coaching PSL giants Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates one day. Check this out!

PSL future star: Meet the 11-year-old who dreams of coaching Kaizer Chiefs!

The PSL might not be ready for the prodigious talents of Arehone Makhari, an 11-year-old who’s dreaming big.

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A recent video of Makhari handing out precise tactical instructions to players went viral. The youngster is currently in charge of the U11 and U15 sides at Rams Football Academy. Yes, he’s coaching some boys that are older than him.

Meet Arehone Makhari

Makhari is in grade 5 but he started showing interest in coaching when he was five years old. He now coaches U11 and U15 sides at the Rams Football Academy in Tshisaulu, Limpopo. He’s already thinking about the Rams senior side and the PSL. The sky’s the limit for his dreams and ambitions.

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Arehone Makhari is dreaming of Kaizer Chiefs
Arehone Makhari is dreaming of Kaizer Chiefs and the PSL. Image: @farpost / Twitter

Makhari: I’m dreaming of Kaizer Chiefs and the PSL

“I want to find myself coaching in the PSL because when I am in the PSL I will be able to help my family with the money I will get,” Makhari told FARPost.

“I would like to coach Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates, Sekhukhune or Marumo Gallants, and to have qualifications for coaching and also for administration and reach any level.”

“They [older players] don’t disrespect me because the chairman warned them that if they try to disrespect me, they will lose their games and I am sure they don’t want that.”

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Makhari’s rousing speech which has PSL fans talking

If you haven’t already seen this video, make sure to watch it now.

Makhari’s viral speech. Video: @JoelOmotto via @FarPost / Twitter

Makhari’s playing philosophy, and what’s next?

Makhari already possesses a clear coaching philosophy with emphasis on playing the ball on the ground. His preference is a 4-3-3 formation with midfielders moving the ball quickly into attacking areas. Right now, Makhari juggles his own schooling with his passion, coaching. Next he’ll need assistance in acquiring his coaching badges so that he may coach a pro side one day.

So far, Makhari’s record for Rams reads: P29, W16, D3, L10. Replicating those numbers for a PSL side would certainly be title form!

The PSL future is now. Arehone Makhari…Remember the name! Kaizer Chiefs, maybe it’s time to start negotiations with this young lad?