Former Kaizer Chiefs attacker Lebogang Manyama has made a shock announcement, retiring from football at the age of 32.
Manyama has been without a club since parting ways with Chiefs last year.
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A return to Cape Town City had been bandied about for the talented player but his chances of playing for the club were hampered by injury which derailed his progress.
With clubs preparing for the new season, Manyama has penned an emotional letter on his social media platforms confirming his decision to hang up his boots due to the persistent knee injury.
While playing for the Citizens, Manyama won the PSL's Footballer of the Season award in the 2016/2017 season.
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"After being miraculously misdiagnosed with mcl n meniscus tears when in fact I had torn my ACL n made it worse whilst rehabilitating the wrong places today marks a very sad day for me as I have to call time on my football chapter as a player but It's one I take with my head held up high cos never did I think I would be so blessed to showcase my talent n meet so many wonderful Souls along the way n For that I wana Thank my family for the undying support from wen I was a lil boy kicking about in alex and thanks to all the junior teams I played for in alex N @ Balfour park football club secondly I would like to thank @map__gamesalex @cmaphalla @therealpitsomosimane for the opportunity @Fc Alex without you there's no Lebogang Manyama ??????, I would like To thank @capetownspurs_fc @capetowncityfc @mpumalanga_black_aces @supersport_unitedfc @kcfcofficial and everyone associated with these wonderful institutions for the opportunity n trust I enjoyed all of it the good n bad days, the ups n downs end of day Life long memories n Bonds Were made.to every one that's cheered my name criticised me advised me looked up to me n even those that are still gonna criticise me after this Thank u I am Because of all of you, to all my ex teammates coaches opponent's everyone associated with this wonderful Game It's been an honor to be able to compete in this era of so many special players once again Thanks a lot @pumasouthafrica @t_mash.inc @thereal_lefatsutsulupa appreciate all u have done for me for the past 9/10 years and Lastly Thank U Lord for the Talent n allowing me to showcase it over n over again n as I go in for my fourth surgery on this knee I ask for ur protection once again there's many of you I didn't mention ?? ???????? ASANTE Sana See u guys very soon," Manyama wrote on Instagram.
