On this day in 1976, ‘Captain my Captain’ was born
Other celebrities who were born today include actor, Jason Momoa, and film director, Sam Mendes.
Lucky Captain my Captain Lekgwathi was born on this day, 1 August, in 1976.
He is a former South African football defender for Orlando Pirates and South Africa.
Lucky played for South Africa at the 2005 CONCACAF Gold CUP.
The veteran defender is a legend, and is known as the most successful captain for Orlando Pirates. Lucky captained the Buccaneers to six trophies in two seasons.
Lucky was popularly known for ending the drought season that had faced Pirates and he scored crucial goals.
The club skipper played a significant role in helping Orlando Pirates dominate South African Football for two consecutive seasons.
He became an inspirational leader for the younger players in the squad.
Lucky scored an important away goal for SuperSport United in the 2011 season, a goal that gave the club an important win which eventually led to the team winning the league in Durban.
He represented the South African National team 13 times.
Other celebrities who were born today include actor, Jason Momoa, and film director, Sam Mendes.
