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How the Soweto Derby changed French Ligue 1 star's life - 'Something does change in you as a player'

Former Orlando Pirates midfielder Marshall Munetsi has named his favourite South Africa's Premier Soccer League fixture that boosted his confidence.Munetsi joined the Buccaneers from FC Cape Town in July 2016, but upon his arrival, he was loaned out to Baroka. However, following his return from Bakgakga, he spent at least two years before he was sold to the <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-za/news/breaking-news-marshall-munetsi-leaves-orlando-pirates-for-french-outfit-stade-reims/1h3vbb3a4ku4z11hoewylg5mhe" target="_blank">Ligue 1 side Stade de Reims in 2019.</a>And six years on from the move, the Zimbabwean star is still answering questions about what made him become one of the best African midfielders in the Ligue 1.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Despite playing for one the biggest clubs in SA, Munetsi was deemed as an average player by most football fans in the local league as he was still with the now Jose Riveiro-led side.However, the 27-year-old made what could be described as a surprise and a life-changing move from Pirates to Reims six years ago. Though he was one of the most under-valued players during his spell at the Sea Robbers, he is now plying his trade in one of the top leagues in the world in France. =\

THE BIGGER PICTURE

“There are two major highlights for me, and that would be my debut versus Baroka FC at Orlando Stadium and my first start in the historical Soweto Derby,” Munetsi told <a href="https://farpost.co.za/2024/04/03/how-the-soweto-derby-experience-honed-marshall-munetsi/" target="_blank">FARPost.</a>“When you play that derby, something does change in you as a player. And for me, it was for the good because from there, l could play comfortably in front of any crowd."

WHAT WAS SAID?

Munetsi has become a public figure in Zimbabwe and in Africa as a whole, as he continues to shine in France. He has an opportunity to move to other big leagues in Europe like Premier League, La Liga and Bundesliga, just to mention a few.

WHAT'S NEXT?

How the Soweto Derby changed French Ligue 1 star's life - 'Something does change in you as a player' | Goal.com

The fixture between the Buccaneers and Kaizer Chiefs has made a significant change to the Zimbabwe international star&apos;s life.

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