I even took a salary cut

Orbit College's promotion to the Betway Premiership is a football fairytale—and at the heart of it stands Tshepo "Jomo" Matsemela, a player whose journey is as compelling as the team's rise. Nicknamed the "PSL muti man" for his uncanny ability to help clubs climb the ranks, Matsemela has once again proven his worth by playing a vital role in Orbit's promotional/relegation Play-Offs success. After stints with Polokwane City and Magesi FC, many questioned his move back to the Motsepe Foundation Championship, especially at a time when he was chasing topflight consistency. But for Matsemela, it was never about ego or money. It was about playing football where he felt trusted and free—and in Orbit, he found that. In this candid interview with Soccer Laduma's Delmain Faver, the 30-year-old reflects on his return to a club that embraced him with open arms, a coach who knows how to get the best out of him, and a youthful squad that plays with fearless joy.

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Orbit College's promotion to the Betway Premiership is a football fairytale—and at the heart of it stands Tshepo "Jomo" Matsemela, a player whose journey is as compelling as the team's rise. Nicknamed the "PSL muti man" for his uncanny ability to help clubs climb the ranks, Matsemela has once again proven his worth by playing a vital role in Orbit's promotional/relegation Play-Offs success. After stints with Polokwane City and Magesi FC, many questioned his move back to the Motsepe Foundation Championship, especially at a time when he was chasing topflight consistency. But for Matsemela, it was never about ego or money. It was about playing football where he felt trusted and free—and in Orbit, he found that. In this candid interview with Soccer Laduma's Delmain Faver, the 30-year-old reflects on his return to a club that embraced him with open arms, a coach who knows how to get the best out of him, and a youthful squad that plays with fearless joy.

throughout the Play-Offs. Even the first game I started. So, he sacrificed me for the next two games that we finished off with. He kept me fresh for those. Even when I was angry, he told me, “You can be angry, I don’t care. In fact, you must be angry. You're a gorilla. I want you angry so you can give me everything.” When I do play, I must show I deserve to. That's our relationship.

DF: During the Play-Offs, Orbit College players showed no fear.

Whether it was Cape Town City or Casric Stars, you guys looked fearless.