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FT Legends Series: Lucas Radebe, "The Chief" who became Nelson Mandela's hero
A bullet could not separate hims from the game he loves. The former Leeds United captain led the once English Premier League to a UEFA Cup appearance, captained the South African national team to their only AFCON title and remained a humble gentleman, once being recognized as “his personal hero” by the late global icon, Nelson Mandela.