Khama Billiat Rolls Royce acquisition attracts attention

Khama Billiat’s recent acquisition of a Rolls Royce foe 250,000 us dollars has sparked widespread attention. While others hailed the acquisition some critics were quick to criticize Billiat for lacking foresight in knowing what to invest in.

The acquisition of new wheels undoubtedly symbolises the wealth that Khama Billiat possesses but others believe the Kaizer Chiefs player ought to involve himself in more worthy investments than those involving cars. Billiats purchase of a Rolls Royce comes months after moving from Mamelodi Sundowns to Kaizer chiefs.

Billiats recent purchase has been a subject for debate with some critics arguing lack of advice hampers sound investments by players who have in the past ended bankrupt owing to flamboyance during their playing careers. Zvenyika Makonese a former Orlando Pirates player is a typical example of players that blew away money and ended up bankrupt.

During his prime Makonese was renowned for buying friends and club patrons beer but when his career wound up he was left bankrupt and ended up as a bus conductor. At one stage Makonese was in trouble for allegedly stealing a cellphone despite having turned out for one of the biggest clubs in South Africa.

While there is concern surrounding Billiats flamboyant lifestyle fans can take heart from the fact that the Warriirs and Kaizer Chiefs star has already invested in a house he can stay in upon winding down his career. Billiat will this week be in the country representing Zimbabwe in a crunch group g qualifier against Congo Brazzaville at the national sports stadium this Sunday.

Lack of sound management by footballers has largely been attributted to a reluctance to pursue academic studies which empower them to invest in the long term and do away with immediate gratification.