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Fact File: Jerry ‘Legs of Thunder’ Sikhosana

Legendary Orlando Pirates centre-forward, Jerry ‘Legs of Thunder’ Sikhosana, will be making two appearances for Hollywoodbets on Friday 6 November. You will be able to meet Jerry at:

Kruger Bets (Powered by Hollywoodbets) 114 Yusuf Dadoo Street, 12:00 – 14:00 
Mbuyisa Racing & Sport (Hollywoodbets PMB) 255 Pietermartiz Street, 16:30 – 18:30 

There will be snacks provided and plenty of prizes to be won!

We’ve decided to compile an interesting fact file about the the big centre-forward so that you can get to know him a bit better:

You’ve scored plenty of goals throughout your career, which is your favourite?
It has to be the goal I scored in 1997 against Kaizer Chiefs, we’d go on to win that game 1-0.
Who do you think was the best defender you ever played against?
It was Neil Tovey, he was just so good when it came to man-marking centre-forwards. He was incredibly difficult to get away from
Did any teams make use of muthi while you were playing?
Each team had their own way of doing things, both before and during the games. 
Your favourite footballing memory?
Scoring the winning goal in 1995 when we won the CAF Champions League.
As a striker, which goalkeeper did you enjoy facing the most?
It has to be Brian Baloyi.
What’d your first football-related pay cheque look like?
R400 at Giant Blackpool.
What kind of music do you listen to?
Any music, it just depends with the occasion!
Which do you prefer, Facebook or Twitter?
Twitter. 
Who was your favourite roommate during your time at Orlando Pirates?
Helman Mkhalele.
The best boots you ever played in?
Puma Jomo Sono King – the classics!
Who do you think is the best player in the PSL at the moment?
Thabo Matlaba of Orlando Pirates. 
Who was the best coach that you played under?
Victor Bondarenko was an outstanding manager and probably my favourite coach of all time. 

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