Itumeleng Khune has spoken about the big role he would be interested in getting into in the South African senior national team.
The Kaizer Chiefs icon has thrown his name in the hat for a future role as Bafana Bafana’s goalkeeper coach – and he’s not shy about it.
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Off the pitch, Khune is already making bold predictions, backing Orlando Pirates to clinch their third straight Nedbank Cup title.
In a fiery Agree or Disagree challenge – a Nedbank Cup initiative – the legendary goalkeeper and a passionate Orlando Pirates fan went head-to-head on some of South African football’s biggest talking points.
From backing Orlando Pirates for a Nedbank Cup three-peat to defending his own legacy, Khune didn’t hold back, making bold calls that had fans talking.
The debate kicked off with a big question:
Is Stuart Baxter Kaizer Chiefs’ greatest coach?
Khune agreed immediately, saying ‘I strongly agree because he won four trophies with Chiefs, and I played under him.’
But a fan wasn’t convinced. He argued that Baxter inherited a strong squad and simply ‘maneuvered his way’ to success. The fan even jokingly suggested that Khune agreed only because he was the coach’s favourite.
Khune wasn’t having it and defended himself: ‘I had to fight to be the best. It wasn’t about favourites – it was about working hard and earning your place.’
Bradley Grobler vs Peter Shalulile – Who’s the better finisher?
Both Khune and the fan agreed that Bradley Grobler is the better goal scorer, with Khune laughing as he revealed a personal reason for his choice:
‘I don’t like that he has scored against me in almost every match we’ve played.’
Will Orlando Pirates win three consecutive Nedbank Cups?
When asked if Orlando Pirates will make it a hat-trick of Nedbank Cup titles, both Khune and the fan agreed, with Khune praising the Buccaneers’ current form and their strong squad. Coming from a Kaizer Chiefs legend, that’s a big compliment.
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Is Brian Baloyi better than Itumeleng Khune?
For a Pirates fan, this was a tough one. Surprisingly, he sided with Khune:
‘I think you are the better goalkeeper. You should even be Bafana Bafana’s goalkeeper coach.’
Khune was humbled by the statement.
‘Hopefully, the doors will open. I will take that opportunity when it comes to be a goalkeeper coach and help transfer my skills to the future goalkeepers of South Africa.’
