Itumeleng Khune is yet to confirm whether or not he has retired from the game, but his next gig has been confirmed in a statement released by the public broadcaster SABC.
In a statement released on Monday, the SABC and rights holders SuperSport confirmed that they have reached an agreement regarding the sub-licensing of Premier Soccer League (PSL) broadcast rights for the new Betway Premiership season.
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The agreement will see the SABC broadcasting a total of 51 matches throughout the season. This agreement includes 23 Betway Premiership matches, 10 Carling Knockout clashes, 12 Nedbank Cup ties and six Motsepe Foundation encounters. These matches will be broadcasted on SABC 1 on Saturdays, according to the statement released by the public broadcaster.
SABC Group CEO Nomsa Chabeli revealed the names of the new analysts that they will be added to their team this season for the PSL matches, including Khune.
"We will also be enhancing our coverage by strengthening the analysis team. This move will ensure that we provide insightful commentary and in-depth analysis for our viewers. The added new members to the team are Itumeleng Khune, Jabu Mahlangu as well as Coach Thabo Senong who will be joining our resident analysts Doctor Khumalo, Simphiwe Dludlu and Hlompho Kekana in studio," Chabeli said in the statement.
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Khune's contract with Amakhosi expired at the end of last season and this latest gig could be a sign that his career is heading into a different direction off the pitch. It's believed could also transition into a non-playing role at Naturena, as previously reported by the Siya crew.
