SuperSport United goalkeeper, Washington Arubi, has been around the block and involved in the Beautiful Game for over 18 years. Even though footballers are considered past their sell-by-date once they reach the 30-year mark, the 38-year-old feels renewed and rejuvenated, so much that he even believes that he could surpass the mark set by Italian Gianluigi Buffon, who retired after 45 years. In this interview with Soccer Laduma’s Thomas Kwenaite, the Zimbabwean international reveals the secret of his longevity in the game, he mentions a Mamelodi Sundowns player as his toughest opponent and gives his honest opinions on Kaizer Chiefs.
Thomas Kwenaite: Washington, results have not been good at SuperSport these days. What has gone wrong?
Washington Arubi: Yes, things haven’t been going the way we would have wanted to go as a team. But remember this is a relatively new team with some youngsters thrown into the fray. I wouldn’t say we haven’t done well because I strongly believe we still have what it takes to claim a Champions League spot. The team has actually promoted some young boys and given them game time. We have seen what Shandre Campbell has done at the age of 18. The boy has more than once single-handedly carried the team on his shoulders producing some great performances.
