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What lies in front of you is your biggest opponent, and they should run their own race and win their own race

— Morgan Gould

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Source: Former Kazier Chiefs defender Morgan Gould advices Amakhosi to 'play the game, not the occasion' against Orlando Pirates, February 2026,IOL by Obakeng Meletse
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