While the captain’s armband might rest on Yusuf Maart’s arm, the midfielder was quick to dismiss any notion of solo leadership at Kaizer Chiefs.
Maart champions a different philosophy as he believes everyone at Chiefs embodies leadership qualities, fostering a culture of mutual respect and shared responsibility.
The 28-year-old has been handed the captain’s armband in the absence of Itumeleng Khune and Keagan Dolly.
Dolly is recovering from a long-term injury, while Khune has been suspended due to ill-disciplined. Maart wore the captain’s again when Chiefs played a 1-1 draw with his former club Sekhukhune United.
It was their last game of the year in the DStv Premiership.
With Maart leading the team, Chiefs have picked three wins in a row following victories against Richards Bay FC, Polokwane City and Moroka Swallows. The fourth was the draw against Babina Noko away from home.
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“Winning three games back-to-back is very good for the team,” said Yusuf Maart. “It helps a lot to build momentum. We are putting all our efforts into the team, to try to win each and every game.
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“Basically, there are 11 captains on the field because we all try to motivate each other. I think it’s great; everyone has a leadership role in the team because we are all in it together and we depend on each other, so everyone must do their part.
“We have reached the middle of the season and, as a team, we are just focused on each game as it comes, trying to win every time we play.We always put maximum effort in.”