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Kaizer Chiefs' long-serving player Itumeleng Khune squashed suggestions that his game against Polokwane City, played in his honour by Amakhosi who were celebrating his 25 years of service, was his last. (Darren Stewart/Gallo Images)
Kaizer Chiefs' goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune dismissed suggestions that the match against Polokwane City and the celebrations around it by the club to honour him were part of his farewell from the game - insisting his legs can still carry him.
Chiefs celebrated 25 years of service for the stalwart on Saturday at FNB Stadium.
He was given a guard of honour by players from Amakhosi and Rise and Shine ahead of the start of the match, with football manager Bobby Motaung and sporting director Kaizer Motaung Jr handing him two framed jerseys - the 2023-24 home kit signed by the players and the away one with just one signature.
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