Itumeleng Khune: Build that man a statue!
Itumeleng Khune played an instrumental role in helping Kaizer Chiefs reach the quarter-finals of this season’s CAF Champions League.
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The Bafana Bafana veteran shotshopper was one of the several heroes for Amakhosi following their 2-2 draw with Guinean side Horoya AC on Saturday.
Kaizer Chiefs only required a stalemate (with goals) to progress to the playoffs and thanks to equalisers from Daniel Cardoso and Khama Billiat – as well as a super all-round effort in goal from Itumeleng Khune – that’s exactly what transpired.
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The Group C encounter at Stade General Lansana Conte in Conakry saw Itumeleng Khune make no fewer than SIX saves which kept Amakhosi in the contest.
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When the final whistle sounded, Kaizer Chiefs had reached their first Champions League quarter-finals in the club’s long history.
Supporters were quick to take to social media to express their delight, with one (@Ndi_Muvenda_) going as far as to suggest a statue be erected on South Africa of Itumeleng Khune.
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