It's been widely reported now that Kaizer Chiefs veteran goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune was suspended by the club for misconduct following allegations he arrived at training under the influence of alcohol. Several days earlier, the team captain was quoted in the Sunday World seemingly disclosing confidential information about Brandon Petersen, who competes with him for the No.1 jersey at Naturena.
The Siya crew has it on good authority that Khune was called into the office and reprimanded for his comments, which landed him in hot water with the Chiefs hierarchy – and then there were more claims he flouted internal policies.
According to the Soweto giants, as per the statement released in July about the former Bafana Bafana number one's future, the player is in the final year of his stint. But having now contradicted that narrative by insisting he is not ready to hang up his gloves, Soccer Laduma has learnt Khune has all but diminished any chances he may even play for Chiefs should he want to continue playing.
The Siya crew has been led to believe any conversations around the veteran being engaged over a potential role at the club in future are on hold as Amakhosi deal with the blow out for his remarks.
Khune joined the Glamour Boys when he was only 13 and has gone on to win three league titles, but as things stand, it's understood the player has strained the relationship and could be on his way out…
