EXPLAINED: Why Chiefs retired Fleurs' jersey
Kaizer Motaung jr during the Nedbank Cup semi final match between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates at FNB Stadium on May 06, 2023 in Johannesburg, South Africa.Sporting Director Kaizer Motaung Jnr . has explained Kaizer Chiefs ' decision to retire the jersey number 26, worn by late defender Luke Fleurs.
Motaung Jnr. said the move would serve as a reminder to even future Chiefs players of Fleurs' legacy at the Soweto giants."Losing a team member, a brother, a friend and a son in the way that we did has been really difficult for this team. "I think the Chairman even said to us, 'Are you guys sure, because it’s not even possible that we can get Luke on a free. It wouldn’t make any sense, I know Stan . It would never be possible'."Luke played with the class and the aura of yester players that wore this jersey. That’s what he exuded. That’s what we saw and it’s a travesty that he didn’t get to have his moment on the field.
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