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Khune. image via Instagram @itukhune32

Remember when Kaizer Chiefs skipper Khune’s distribution skills went viral?

Kaizer Chiefs skipper Itumeleng Khune may be past his prime, but nobody can deny that he’s a sensational distributor of the ball. Check out this pinpoint accuracy.

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Khune. image via Instagram @itukhune32

If you’re an Itumeleng Khune fan, you’ll no doubt recall a viral video from December 2021 showing off the Kaizer Chiefs skipper’s legendary distribution skills.

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ITU THE BEST IN THE BUSINESS IN HIS PRIME?

Wow, all of this footage of Khune’s slick distribution was from the SAME match. Check it out.


A BONA FIDE KAIZER CHIEFS LEGEND

Khune made his Amakhosi debut in 2006 and has gone on to make 345 appearances for the Soweto giants to date.

Treat yourself to an even longer clip of Khune’s fabled ball-playing ability which is now famous around the world. He’s been compared to Liverpool’s Alisson, Man City’s Ederson and Bayern Munich “playmaker” goalkeeper Manuel Neuer. Besides, can you name many other keepers that can do this stuff with their feet so casually?

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Khune was in his prime. Video: YouTube

SOUTH AFRICA’S D-DAY AGAINST NAMIBIA

Meanwhile, Hugo Broos’ Bafana Bafana side has their work cut out to qualify from Group E with Sunday’s clash against Namibia already looking like a must-win. Namibia’s Brave Warriors picked up a historic win against Tunisia, their first-ever triumph in an AFCON match and it puts them in early control of their destiny. Sundowns striker Peter Shalulile was a menace all evening. Orlando Pirates man Deon Hotto was the match-winner with a close-range 88th-minute header.

Bafana and Namibia do battle on Sunday 21 January at 22:00.

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Who will reign supreme at AFCON? Image: People’s Gazette

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