Best of the Best: Stephen Sande

Stephen Sande is well-remembered as the no-nonsense captain for former PSL side, Lancashire Steel, where he played for eight seasons between 1999 and 2007. The midfielder recently shared his best choices.

Stephen Sande
Stephen Sande

My Best team

Former Midlands Division One side, COSCO, where I played along some of the best players who allowed me the opportunity to later shine in the elite league.

My Best Stadium

It was Baghdad, the home ground for Lancashire Steel. That is where we buried a number of the so-called big teams. The only side that did not easily fall to us there was Caps United and usually drew with them.

Best Opponent I met

Alick Nyoni of Hwange was the most skilful player and best reader of the game I ever played against. He was one of the best players in the league when I played and was one of my best friends off the field.

My Best Midfield Partner

It was Justice Majabvi, whom I was tasked by our coach back then, Fewdays Musonda, to nurture him as he was a fast learner. Majabvi always made it very difficult for our opponents to penetrate us and he and I made the best combination. He later on became team captain after I had left. He really deserves to play abroad.

My Best Coach

Zambian Fewdays Musonda, who was so aggressive and yet understanding. He taught me a lot in the game.

My Best Boot

It was a blue Diadora – a six-stud aluminium that made me feel comfortable and confident.

My Best meal

I enjoy a lot of gravy. It made me feel very light during the game.

My Best Ever African Footballer

Austin “Jay Jay” Okocha, the Nigerian who used to make football look very simple, even when playing against the most difficult of opponents. I don’t think he ever knew what the term “under pressure” really meant because he really enjoyed the game.

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