Mamelodi Sundowns striker Peter Shalulile is one of the few elite footballers who still play with their shirts tucked in the shorts. The Namibian has revealed the story behind that tradition.
Shalulile has established himself as arguably the best striker in South Africa, having won three DStv Premiership top goalscorer awards, two at Sundowns one at his former club, Highlands Park.
The 30-year-old marksman has also won three league titles with the Brazilians among other major titles but he is still characterized by humility from the way he puts on his kit.
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Shalulile, who could not help the Brave Warriors stop Bafana Bafana after a 4-0 thrashing in the Africa Cup of Nation group encounter on Sunday, has revealed the story behind his consistent tradition of tucking in his shirt.
"You know it comes from home, from my father. My father was like a cop but he always wanted us to be smart you know and disciplined," Shalulile revealed on The Pitchside Podcast published on the club's YouTube Channel.
"Not only on the field but off the pitch too, it's where it came in. When I used to go school, I used to tuck in and make sure that your pants is on top of the belly.
"It's just that now we're not at home but if we go home, you need to put it there, it's where it all started, just discipline," he said.
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The Namibian also used to fold his shorts at the Lions of the North and also explained why.
"At Highlands Park I wanted something shorter because I'm uncomfortable when things are at my knees that's why I had to bring it up. When I go home I tell my dad that the short is actually short, so I can't lift up (to the belly)," he grinned.
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