By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
Kaizer Chiefs have announced that goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune remains suspended from all Football all-related activities and is ineligible to play for the Carling All-Star XI.
Earlier, Carling Black Label had announced the “official final” line-up for the Carling All-Star team, which included Khune that will take on Carling Black Label Cup champions.
However, Chiefs have now confirmed that their former captain remains suspended.
“Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper, Itumeleng Khune, will not be available to participate in next month’s match between the Carling All-Stars and the winners of the 2023 Carling Knockout Cup, Stellenbosch FC,” the club stated.
“Despite being voted into the All-Stars line-up via a public poll, Khune is currently serving a suspension from all football-related activities at Kaizer Chiefs, and is therefore ineligible for selection.
“The player, as well as the PSL, have been informed of his unavailability and an announcement from the League and sponsors, Carling, regarding the make-up of the All-Star team will be made in due course.”
The final Carling All-Star team that will take on Carling Knockout champions Stellenbosch FC at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium on 6 January 2024.