Kaizer Chiefs' club captain Itumeleng Khune was shown plenty of love on social media yesterday for his 36th birthday, with special posts from his wife and football peers. Check it out!
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Itumeleng Khune turned 36 yesterday and the closest people to the veteran made sure to honour him on his special day.
From his wife Sphelele Makhunga to former teammates such as George Lebese and best friend Lehlohonolo Majoro, Khune felt the birthday love in abundance yesterday.
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Khune's birthday tributes
Kaizer Chiefs legend and club captain Itumeleng Khune was blessed with plenty of birthday wishes yesterday.
The closest people to Khune's heart made sure to go above and beyond in honouring the stalwart goalkeeper, namely Khune's wife Sphelele and best friend and former teammate Lehlohonolo Majoro.
Starting with Sphelele, who shared some portraits of her hubby, including a picture of the two of them heading on a date night, and posted a wholesome message of her praying for Khune and beautifully referred to him as the love of her life:
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Majoro, who played with Khune at Amakhosi where they developed a strong bond, shared highlights of their friendship over the years.
The ex-AmaZulu striker included images of them on holiday, working out, and their Bafana Bafana days among others. Check it out:
@majoro45 Started as a team mate, turned into a friendship, now I'm confident to call you my Brooooother, happy birthday to you and may the almighty continue blessings you ???????????? @itukhune_32 ? Sosh Plata Remix
Other wishes came from teammates Happy Mashiane, Bruce Bvuma, Sifiso Hlanti, Austin Dube, Kgaogelo Sekgota, Samkelo Zwane as well as former teammates Eric Mathoho, George Lebese, Daniel Akpeyi and Lebohang Manyama.
Scroll through the gallery to see how Khune responded to birthday wishes from current and former teammates:
Here's a look at how Amakhosi paid tribute to their long-serving skipper on IG:
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