Itumeleng Khune is a soccer player from South Africa, and people are worried as they haven’t seen him in the recent seasons of the games.
Itumeleng is active as the goalkeeper for Kaizer Chiefs in the Premier Soccer League. He is known for his quick reflexes in the games, and he is also part of the South African national team.
He was known for saving three penalties in the Telkom Knockout final from Esrom Nyandoro and Peter Ndlovu against Mamelodi Sundown.
What Happened To Itumeleng Khune?
Itumeleng Khune has been suffering from various injuries due to which he has not been seen much in the recent seasons. His constant injuries have toiled a lot on him due to which he played one game for the team last term.
Khune’s last appearance was seen in the MTN8 defeat to Mamelodi Sundowns. Although he has not been active in the team he remains under contract until the end of next season.
Itumeleng made his debut in the club in 2007, and he is one of the longest-serving players at the club. Due to sustained injuries, he has lost the form required to play games.
He has not elaborated much about his injuries, but he might have gotten hurt while practicing or playing games in practice. Similarly, the player has not shared any plans for him leaving the club yet.
Itumeleng Khune’s Illness And Health Update
Itumeleng Khune has been recovering from the injuries. He suffered from a grade 3 stress fracture on September 3, 2014. Due to the injury, he was not able to play in the 2015 African Cup of Nations.
His health is in good condition at the moment, but he has started to think about his life after football due to which he is seen taking goal-keeping coaching.
Where Is Itumeleng Khune now?
Itumeleng Khune is now seen shining his skills to become a goalkeeper coach in the future. He is seen taking FIFA/SAFA goalkeeper coaching course at the SAFA Technical Centre.
He has started to think about his career outside football and has been taking coaching courses. Khune has already signed a contract with his club due to which he will remain as the player of the club until June 2023.
He has been given an opportunity to remain in the club as their coach and has been working during the holidays to hone his goalkeeper skills.