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"My mom died in 2019 and in the same year, my daughter passed away, she was burnt in the fire! I am not making any money' - ex-Mamelodi Sundowns star Rodney Ramagalela opens up on life struggles

Tearful former Mamelodi Sundowns striker Rodney Ramagalela has shared how it has been difficult to come to terms with the tragedy that happened to him five years ago.&nbsp;In 2021, Ramagalela’s house was burnt to ashes in his home village Mamvuka in Limpopo. This was after he lost his mother and daughter, both in 2019.&nbsp; Speaking on Sports Night Amplified With Andile Ncube, the much-traveled player has admitted that he has not recovered as he is still unable to support his family.&nbsp;

WHAT HAPPENED

"The burning of my house was a terrible thing. It was not about the house burning down, but the life that burnt with it," Ramagalela told Andile Ncube on SNAWA."I had to go through many things in a short space of time. My mom died in 2019 and in the same year, my daughter passed away, she was burnt in the fire.&nbsp; "I didn’t have time to see a psychologist when I lost my mom and my daughter. I Had to time to see anyone because the minute I tried dealing with something, something else came up," he explained.&nbsp;“At this point, I am not making any money. My sister is doing her best to put food on the table but it's not enough, we try to make it work,'' he added."When I started playing for Leopards in the NFD, I was earning R2500 per month. I never had money. There were five children, my mom and my father and we all had to survive with my salary."

WHAT WAS SAID

Ramagalela has also revealed how difficult it is to get a new team at his age.&nbsp;"I have told my representatives to knock on doors and the response I got from my representatives was that teams are looking for younger players to play for them," said ex-AmaTuks player. "I feel like it doesn’t matter what I try, it works for a short while and then it fails."I train young players back here at home right now, it keeps me busy. I am not getting paid for this, but I want to help the youngsters get things right,'' he added.''Playing football needs concentration and it needs a lot from a player. If you are honest enough, you ask yourself are you fit enough for the challenge but for me at this stage, the answer is no.''

WHAT'S MORE?

The former Polokwane City player won the 2013/14 PSL title and the Nedbank Cup trophy in 2015 with Masandawana.After parting ways with Black Leopards in 2020, he joined Chippa United, but his stay with the Chilli Boys was short-lived due to a career-threatening injury. However, Rama G went on to join the NFD side University of Pretoria in 2023. Unfortunately, he didn't stay longer as he was released just after five months. Since then, the erstwhile South Africa Under-23 player has been struggling to find a new team.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

The former Golden Arrows player has not retired yet as he is keen to revive his career.&nbsp;It remains to be seen whether his former clubs, teammates, or coaches will reach out and assist Rama G get back on his feet.

WHAT'S NEXT FOR RAMAGALELA?

"My mom died in 2019 and in the same year, my daughter passed away, she was burnt in the fire! I am not making any money' - ex-Mamelodi Sundowns star Rodney Ramagalela opens up on life struggles | Goal.com South Africa

The 2017/18 PSL Golden Boot award winner has opened up about his life struggles as he hopes to revive his career. 

&quot;My mom died in 2019 and in the same year, my daughter passed away, she was burnt in the fire! I am not making any money&apos; - ex-Mamelodi Sundowns star Rodney Ramagalela opens up on life struggles