The Bible verse behind Casric Stars goalkeeper's memorable Nedbank Cup triumph
24th February 2026
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Casric Stars goalkeeper Wandile Mthombeni has revealed the secret behind the famous signature he was writing between the penalty saves he made at the Orlando Amstel Arena.
Mthombeni, who is also the son of the head coach and co-owner of the club, Bucs Mthombeni, says the last 48 hours since Orlando Pirates' exit from the Nedbank Cup this past weekend have been crazy for him with his phone ringing non-stop.
The 25-year-old goes on to quote a Bible scripture that kept him going against his favourite team.
"The last 48 hours have been crazy for me because my phone has been blowing up, especially with me writing on the ground. Everyone is curious, everyone wants to know what it's all about but then I come from a family of believers and we are a team of believers,” Mthombeni said.
“We are very heavy on God and what I was writing on the ground it's three crosses, one for the father, one for the Son and one for the Holy Spirit. After that you just write a verse that's close to your heart which at the time was Isaiah 60:22, when the time is right, I the Lord will make it happen.
“That verse is close to my heart because I've been waiting for the longest time to get an opportunity to be the first choice and start games consistently. It took time so at that moment it was a big moment for me, especially being an Orlando Pirates fan, playing at the stadium.
“I've always dreamt of playing at that stadium, so that's why I just went there to play my heart out for the whole nation to see my talent, to see my potential."
The Motsepe Foundation Championship side have been drawn against yet another top Premier Soccer League (PSL) top division side, AmaZulu, who are also having a season to remember in the big league.
Mthombeni is dreaming of yet another upset again.
"I think it's another tough fixture for us because we are playing a Betway Premiership side, just like the last game against Orlando Pirates. So, it's gonna be a tough one especially playing away from home considering that we haven't played at home in this tournament,” he added.
“I think after the Saturday game we are highly motivated because we beat one of the best teams in the country at Orlando Stadium.
“We haven't lost there in a very long time and it was tough out there, it was really tough but then we pushed through hard work, determination, confidence so I think if we use the same mentality, attitude towards this game. We stand a huge chance to cause another upset."
