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'No man is bigger than the mighty Bucs'

The latest news on Happy Jele wanting a return to Pirates and Itumeleng Khune's wish before he retires has sparked some reaction from KickOff's readers.  

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Stories on Itumeleng Khune's final wish before he retires at Kaizer Chiefs and free agent Happy Jele expressing his desire to re-join Orlando Pirates has invited KO readers to share their opinions in the comments.

Read: Khune: 'Before I retire, I want to...'

Let's take a closer look at what they had to say... 

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Club captain Itumeleng Khune says he's determined to deliver silverware for Kaizer Chiefs before hanging up his gloves at the end of the season.

When is previous deal at the Glamour Boys came to an end in June, the club offered him a one-year contract extension, which will be his final one at the club.

The 36-year-old says he maintains that hunger for winning trophies and wants to present at least one more trophy to chairman Dr Kaizer Motaung and put smiles back on the faces of the Chiefs faithful.

Here's how the readers reacted to the "Khune: 'Before I retire, I want to...'" story:

"It seems like he will retire at 80-years-old," jokes Cybock10.

"If they manage to win one, I mean if they manage it, it will be without your direct contribution sir," says Minwana Phezulu. 

"Win the Macufe Cup again," says Mpho P.

"You can do it King Itu. All the best Khune, keep working hard you'll reap the benefits," says lwazihnzimande.

"And I want to be the Chiefs chairman before I die," quips fsengani02.

"This one is dreaming," says thabot.boshielo.

"You're not even a regular Itu, sit down," says INBOX VAT ALLES.

"He's not speaking for an individual here," replies Danito 4 Life.

"You are the only one with a trophy at the Village, just retire in peace," says ngwanamoshate.70. 

Read: Jele: 'I want to go back to Pirates'

Former Orlando Pirates skipper Happy Jele has pledged his loyalty to the Buccaneers by admitting that he's keen to return to the club.

Jele is currently a free agent after parting ways with Royal AM at the end of the 2022/23 season. Speaking after the Soweto Derby legends match, Magents mentioned that he'd love to go back to Pirates and be part of Jose Riveiro's outfit.

The 36-year-old feels that he can guide the emerging players and pass on his knowledge to them. Jele, who spent 16 years at the club, also stated that he will go back to club after he hangs up his boots.

Here's how the readers reacted to the "Jele: 'I want to go back to Pirates'" story:

"Sir, no one chased you away at Pirates and the same door you used to jump the ship, you will use it again," says mlibowellem1.

"If Hlompho Kekana could be taken back, why not Magents at Pirates?" says Danito 4 Life.

"Mama Joy will also come back, no man is bigger than the Mighty Bucs," says Eau De Parfum.

"I was personally disappointed when he left Pirates even when he was offered an option. These guys are advised poorly. He's without a job and he now has to go, with a cap in hand, and beg for a job," says user949915. 

"Time waits for no man," says 078997771m. 

"They offered you a post and you decided to join MaMkhize, look what happens now. Don't be like Khama, go back to Pirates, hang up your boots and step in the office," says Zebra to hell. 

"'I want to go back to Pirates', Jele you make it sound as if the Mighty Orlando Pirates chased you away. Where were you going in the first place?" says Skyvodka. 

"He is greedy, that's why he left," replies Zam d king buccaneer.

"Give him a job Pirates, copy what Sundowns did to bra Hlompho," says MAJICSAMBO@WASUNDOWNS.

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