Bad timing and genetics is the reason why veteran Mzansi goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune did not move to Europe in 2010 says former Kaizer Chiefs coach Mushin Ertugral.
Former Kaizer Chiefs boss Mushin Ertugral says Itumeleng Khune was close to joining Turkish side Sivasspor before the 2010 World Cup
Ertugral, who gave Khune his debut in 2004, was hindered by his height and his desire to keep the number one jersey for Bafana Local football fans say Khune made the right move, as he would have wasted away on the bench at the Turkish clubFormer Kaizer Chiefs boss said Itumeleng Khune's height kept him from a move to Turkey in 2010. image: Kaizer Chiefs FCshot-stopper was considered, but the deal did not materialise due to his height and bad timing, the deal did not materialise."Itu was a bit unlucky on the height. So, this is genetics. If he had been one head taller, he would have played in England or Germany.
"It's because he didn't want to destroy his career by sitting on the bench. While he was the number one goalkeeper of Chiefs and Bafana Bafana.""It was not easy scoring against him in his prime. Plus a good defense."The veteran goalkeeper could become a full-time analyst as he nears the end of his Kaizer Chiefs contract in June 2024.
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