10 Things You Didn’t Know About Lucky Legkwathi.
1. He is arguably Orlando Pirates’ most successful captain, having captained them to six trophies in 2 seasons (2010/10 and 2011/12) under Dutch legend, Ruud Krol, making Pirates the only Double Treble Champions since the formation of the PSL.
2. He was very instrumental in ending Orlando Pirates’ 8 year league drought, scoring crucial goals in the process, most notably a winner against Supersport United.
3. Many people call him ‘Captain my Captain’.
4. He was an important figure in Pirates’ excellent Campaign in the African Champions League where the team finished as runners up in 2013.
5. He represented the South African National team 13 times.
6. His Pirates’ debut: Orlando Pirates 5–0 Moroka Swallows (10 August 2002, BP Top 8).
7. His full names are Lucky Lehlohonolo Legkwathi.
8. He was born August 1, 1976.
9. He is from Ga- Rankuwa, Pretoria.
10. He also played for Ria Stars and Real Rovers.
By Jimmy Modise.