Lerato Chabangu and Junior Khanye. Images via X @juniorkhanye13, @biyela_bongz
‘You went there to flex’: Junior Kanye slammed for pics with Chabangu
Former Kaizer Chiefs player Junior Khanye is accused of making a mockery of his friend and former Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder, Chabangu.
Lerato Chabangu and Junior Khanye. Images via X @juniorkhanye13, @biyela_bongz
South African football fans have criticised former Kaizer Chiefs footballer Junior Khanye for publically sharing recent photographs where he is pictured with former Mamelodi Sundowns star Lerato Chabangu.
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JUNIOR KHANYE PAYS LERATO CHABANGU A VISIT
Khanye, who is a football analyst on popular YouTube podcast, iDiski TV, revealed to fans that he had gone to visit his friend – whom he referred to as his “brother from another mother.”
“Junior khanye and Lerato chabangu… today in Thembisa went to visit my brother from another mother,” he wrote.
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LERATO CHABANGU ON HOW HE BLEW HIS MONEY
Chabangu, who has unofficially retired from the beautiful game, is regarded as one of the best right wingers Mzansi has ever seen. However, he now resembles a shadow of his former self.
The former Moroka Swallows star, affectionately known as “All You Need Is Love”, used to have a beautiful home in Boksburg which he lost due to the lifestyle he led. His car was also repossessed and he couldn’t afford to pay rent at his luxury apartment in Midrand.
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Chabangu told SowetanLIVE in 2017 that he mismanaged his money because he had a secure income.
“I blew all my money on useless things because I was always guaranteed a salary the following month,” Chabangu said.
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The midfielder said at the time that he moved back to his grandmother’s house in Tembisa.
“I separated from my wife because of financial issues and I do not see my (six-year-old) daughter anymore because she is with her mother.
“I have made many mistakes in my life and I feel I have learned my lessons. Things are tough and I am not the kind of person who likes to beg.
“I have nothing left. Football is all I know and I hope there’s someone out there who can give me another chance.”
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FANS REACT
“You went there to flex bro. It was unnecessary of you to post these photos, they are not encouraging. You should have kept them in gallery. So you want us to compliment you with your nice suits while Lerato is looking like this. Ayi brother you can do better. This is not brother love,” one X user said to Khanye.
“Was it necessary to post him though,” another said.
While another commented: “You want people to praise you for doing this really. You don’t have to seek validation and praise at the expense of this guy.”
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