By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
Kaizer Chiefs Football Club have extended the contract of veteran goalkeeper and captain Itumeleng Khune by another year.
Khune’s contract with Chiefs was set to expire on Friday, June 30, but the Glamour Boys have opted to extend his stay.
He will use the extended stay to “broaden his to broaden his technical acumen, as he transitions into a new coaching and ambassadorial role working with the marketing division at the Club.”
The 36-year-old insisted he still has what it takes to compete at the highest
“It is remarkable that Itu, at the age of 36, has been with Chiefs for over 20 years. It speaks to his love for the game, dedication, hard work, and commitment because very few achieve this feat. We hope that he gives it his all in this final season and shares his valuable experience with the younger players on the team,” Chiefs Sporting Director Kaizer Motaung Jr. level and his wish has now been granted.
Khune has been with the Glamour Boys since the 2004/05 season, and made his debut against Jomo Cosmos in August 2007.
The new deal will see him complete two decades in the top-tier, before joining the technical team.
In the concluded campaign, Khune played 13 matches across all competitions, meaning he has now featured for Chiefs 423 times in 19 seasons.