Defender Thabo "Festival" Matlaba has revealed his retirement plans to KickOff.
Matlaba insists his ambition is to add at least one more trophy to his trophy cabinet before calling it quits.
The 35-year-old has so far lifted the 2011/12 league title and the Nedbank Cup in 2014.
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"Royal AM activated my one-year option on 5 June, and yeah I'm excited," Matlaba tells KickOff.
"I still want to win trophies, to be honest. We have a good squad at Royal AM that can compete and win trophies.
"I think this season we will bring at least one home. There is still the league, Nedbank Cup, MTN8 and the new cup [Carling Black Label], there's an opportunity to win at least one of them.
"I last won a trophy in 2014 and now it's 2023. I need one trophy to be honest.
"I still have years to go though, I'm inspired by Elias Pelembe. I always tell him that I will retire when he retires.
"So, I'm not thinking of retirement, I still have years to go, I know I can do it because I can work hard.
"I still have four years to go. I will play until I'm 39 or 40. As long as I stay fit and eat healthy.
"I'm always pushing these young boys to do better.
"Together with Pelembe I always tell them to remain disciplined and strong and train on their own sometimes and not only rely on the team's programme.
"That's what helps a player to last longer in this game. Respect coaches respect players."
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