Wiseman Meyiwa, the Kaizer Chiefs midfielder who was forced to retire from football earlier this year following a fatal car crash, has delivered a heart-breaking message to his fans on social media.
The 19-year-old sustained vertebrae and spinal cord injuries that meant he would never be able to pursue his career further.
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Chiefs confirmed his retirement in January at a press conference, with football manager Bobby Motaung stating the club had deliberately been silent on Meyiwa's future – after the serious car accident on November 3 – as a gesture to respect the player and his family.
I miss being on the field doing what I love ?? ??
— Wiseman meyiwa (@Wisemanmeyiwa38) June 4, 2019
Psalm 5:3 In the morning, LORD, you hear my voice in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly.???????? pic.twitter.com/k93xNQafiM
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A youth international who represented SA at the Fifa World Cup in 2017 as one of the key players, Meyiwa is in a wheelchair and returned home to KwaZulu-Natal to live with his family. On Tuesday he posted an emotional message, reminiscing about his playing days.
"I miss being on the field doing what I love," the tweet read along with a Bible verse from Psalm chapter five verse three.