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Bloemfontein Celtic legend Petrus Molemela described as a unifier

Monday 27 March 2017 20:40

Teboho Letshaba 

 

Molemela died on Sunday and would have turned 84 next month(SABC)

The late Bloemfontein Celtic life president and former owner Petrus "Whitehead" Molemela has been described as a "unifier”.

Molemela died on Sunday and would have turned 84 next month.

Molemela an ardent cyclist has served football from the cradle to the grave. He joined Bloemfontein Celtic in the 70s.

It was at the height of the rivalry between the three Bloemfontein clubs; Mangaung FC, Mangaung United and the popular Bloemfontein Celtic.

Founding member of Bloemfontein Celtic, Abram "Ace" Sempe says the deceased helped unify the club, stating:  “Molemela joined the club when it facing financial difficulties. He helped unify the club. Rivalry was tense.”

Meanwhile, Bloemfontein Celtic legend, David "Chippa" Sefali says Molemela helped discover talent, sating: “They were the first Celtic team to win the trophy for Celtic in 1985. He regards him as a father. He helped unearth the talent.”

“Molemela loved Bloemfontein and used the club to develop talent in the Mangaung area. I met him when I was still a youngster in the late 80s,” recalls Bloemfontein Celtic ex-captain, Jeffrey "Styles" Legetla.

Plans are in place to honour Molemela.

Free State Sports MEC, Mmathabo Leeto says a sports museum will be erected where Molemela's memory will be depicted. Leeto added that Molemela was a servant of the people.

Molemela was also a devout Christian.

The memorial service will be held at a church on Friday.

Funeral details are yet to be finalised.

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