Maart urges Chiefs mindset to be on same page

YUSUF Maart would make a fantastic poker player.

- MATSHELANE MAMABOLO

The Kaizer Chiefs captain’s ability to keep a straight face would get Raymond Rahme’s approval. And then there’s his monotonous tone.

Even on a subject that would have seen many a player’s eyes light up, Maart remained his usual calm self

The Soweto derby is one of the matches the Capetonian will always be remembered for, Maart having scored that fantastic goal from the halfway mark.

But when quizzed about today’s Premiership clash with Orlando Pirates (3pm kick-off), the 29-year-old could well have been watching paint dry.

There was no rise in decibel. No twinkle in his eye. The tone of his voice remained unchanged.

“It’s a big game for the country, and we are excited and happy,” he said.

The deaf would have accused the sign language interpreter of fibbing.

“We want to go out there and enjoy the game. Everyone has the same feeling, and they want to do well.”