Former Mamelodi Sundowns midfield general Charles Motlohi has opened up about his early experiences in football, sharing personal memories from his childhood in a special edition of KickOff’s “My First” feature.

In the feature, Motlohi takes a trip down memory lane, reflecting on the experiences and influences that shaped his journey in the beautiful game. One of the memories highlighted in the interview is captured in the statement, “He didn't allow me to touch the TV remote.”

The remark offers a glimpse into the strict environment Motlohi experienced while growing up and suggests that his early football journey was shaped by more than just his natural interest in the sport.

The “My First” series provides former and current football personalities with an opportunity to revisit their beginnings, discuss their childhood experiences and explain how their passion for football developed.

For Motlohi, the conversation provides an opportunity to share more about the people and circumstances that influenced his early years before he became known in South African football.

His association with Mamelodi Sundowns remains an important part of his football story. As a former midfield general for the club, he was among the players who made their contribution to the team's history.

The feature also gives readers a chance to see a more personal side of the former midfielder, beyond his achievements and experiences on the pitch.

While the headline focuses on the unusual restriction involving the television remote, the wider interview centres on Motlohi's childhood and his first experiences in football.

His recollections form part of KickOff's effort to preserve the personal stories behind football personalities, allowing supporters to learn about the experiences that helped shape the players they came to admire.

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