JOHANNESBURG – Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe dropped the political rhetoric and showed off his soccer skills at a friendly match in Alexandra on Sunday.

Political heavyweights faced-off in a match commemorating the relationship between South Africa and Italy.

The relationship between the two countries dates back to 1977 while struggle icon Oliver Tambo was in exile.

Nicknamed the ‘Wizard’, Motlanthe was excited to show off his skills.

“If I play closer to the goal posts, I will score, but if I play far away, there’s no way I’ll score here.”

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