True story! Kaizer Chiefs veteran goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune hasn’t represented the Glamour Boys in over a year! Photo: Backpagepix

Why Kaizer Chiefs star Itumeleng Khune didn’t move overseas!

Kaizer Chiefs legend Itumeleng Khune has pinpointed the exact reason why he failed to secure a dream move overseas

by Zaahid Nanabhay

06-08-2023 19:13

in Premier Soccer League

True story! Kaizer Chiefs veteran goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune hasn’t represented the Glamour Boys in over a year! Photo: Backpagepix

Kaizer Chiefs superstar Itumeleng Khune has opened up on what stopped him from moving abroad!

Arguably one of the best modern goalkeepers in the country’s recent history, Khune remained at Naturena for 20-years!

While there was interest from abroad in the Bafana Bafana legend, he has since explained why a move didn’t materialise.

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Why Kaizer Chiefs legend didn’t move abroad

“I have no complaints about not being able to play overseas because I know it was my height that hindered the move there.” Itumeleng Khune said as quoted by Citizen.

“Clubs that side said they preferred tall goalkeepers. I think that even though I have been here at Kaizer Chiefs for 20 years. I have been able to use the opportunity to achieve what I have achieved.

“I don’t regret that I played in one team all my life. I am grateful for the opportunity they gave me. It is not everyone who gets to 20 years of doing what you love – which is playing football in my case.”

Watch Kaizer Chiefs departures lounge video — Kaizer Chiefs and Itumeleng Khune have enjoyed a 20-year-long relationship. Image: @KaizerChiefs

Vilakazi pays tribute to Mmodi

In other news, Kaizer Chiefs new signing Pule Mmodi’s mother has tragically passed away, the club confirmed on Friday.

Mmodi will play no part in this weekend’s action following the loss of his mother.

Pule Mmodi secured a dream from Golden Arrows to the Glamour Boys.

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His former coach Nhlanhla Vilakazi has since opened on losing his star man.

“Psychologically, he is definitely strong. He is a very strong somebody. I know that when he was playing for us, in the last six months everyone was saying ‘Pule must stay on the side’ because he is leaving the club. But he still played his part, so he is strong mentally and I am sure he will do wonders for Kaizer Chiefs.” Vilakazi told members of the media.