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Willard Katsande: Kaizer Chiefs will forever be in my heart

Willard Katsande says Kaizer Chiefs will always be in his heart after serving the club for 10 years where he ‘represented the badge with respect and dignity’.

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The 35-year-old Zimbabwean was released along with six other players as Amakhosi rebuild ahead of their upcoming 2021/22 DStv Premiership campaign.

Willard Katsande won four major trophies with the Glamour Boys including two league titles, in a total of 326 appearances, having signed from Ajax Cape Town in 2011.

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In an emotional letter following his departure, the Kaizer Chiefs veteran penned his thanks to the club.

He wrote: “It is with a heavy heart that I must leave my beloved Kaizer Chiefs family. I am eternally grateful to the chairman of the club, Mr Kaizer Motaung, for granting me the opportunity to represent this great institution over the past 10 years.

“To the peace-loving fans of Kaizer Chiefs, I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude for your support and encouragement over the years. You have constantly been the 12th man lifting our spirits, during the good times and difficult phases.

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“I trust that I represented the badge and brand with the respect and dignity it deserves. Respect the badge in front and the faithful will forever remember the name at the back.

“I am blessed beyond imagination, having represented my childhood dream club for over 320 games, lifted four trophies, and participated in the Champions League. Kaizer Chiefs is my family and will always be in my heart.”

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Amakhosi confirmed a number of departures, contract extensions and new signings on Tuesday.

Along with Willard Katsande’s exit, Kgotso Moleko, Philani Zulu and Brylon Petersen will also be saying goodbye to the club.

In addition, Yagan Sasman, Lazalous Kambole and Siphosakhe Ntiya-Ntiya have been put on the transfer list, bringing to SEVEN the number of likely departures.



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