Orlando Pirates legend Innocent "Ayoba-yo!" Mayoyo has welcomed Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune into the Legends Club.
On Saturday against Polokwane City, the Amakhosi goalkeeper was honoured for 25 years of undivided services to the club.
Khune, who looked a bit out of shape due to lack of game-time, was introduced in the last 15 minutes of the league encounter that ended 0-0 at FNB Stadium.
READ: Pitso's survival hopes dented after Al Ahli thrashing
Pirates' legendary former goalkeeper Mayoyo backs the former Bafana Bafana number one's decision not to retire, ahead of his 37th birthday next month.
"Itumeleng Khune can still play for a long time, he can still play for another two seasons. It's still early for him to even consider retiring, he can even do a great job in Futsal," Mayoyo reveals, in a chat with KickOff.
The KwaThema-born man went on to applaud Kaizer Chiefs for honouring one of the country's best talents between the sticks.
"It's great what they did, I hope other clubs learn from them. You need to honour people who have served you in the right way. Khune has been one of the best, to be even given the 'legend' status was a good thing.
"I welcome him to Legends Club with open arms. Remember, loyalty is also very key.
"Just being a Mzansi's number one for a long time sets him apart from the rest, it's an achievement on its own. That's his biggest achievement. The talent and dedication is what helped his career.
"My advice to him is to continue training hard as he's always been doing all along. As a professional, he must continue training hard so that whenever an opportunity avails itself, it must find him ready.
"But at this stage, he can't retire, he must continue playing."
READ | R600 bet or R2m fine: Betting scope for PSL players after viral video
Khune arrived at Naturena in 1999, and his exceptional goalkeeping skills saw him being Chiefs' pillar of strength for over two decades, having been promoted to the senior team at the start of the 2004/05 season.
You must be SIGNED IN to read and post comments.
Click HERE to register!