Itumeleng Khune was the hero of the day after saving two penalties in Chiefs' MTN 8 win against Stellenbosch FC.
Amakhosi fans sang his praises on the Twitter timeline!
Check it out!
What's the story?
After a well-contested 1-1 draw, Chiefs and Stellenbosh's delayed encounter went to a penalty shoot-out, where Itumeleng Khune saved two penalties to send Chiefs to the MTN 8 semi-finals.
The jam-packed Danie Craven Stadium witnessed a Khune masterclass yesterday and fans on social media stormed the timeline to credit the Chiefs captain for a solid performance and being the penalty shoot-out hero.
Scroll through the gallery to view pics of Khune in action
Let's take a look at the best reactions to Khune's performance.
Twitter reactions
The Khune wish was granted to Kaizer Chiefs fans on Sunday after calls for him to start rang louder following a league defeat to Cape Town City.
Here's how Twitter reacted to Khune's performance and two penalty saves:
The Best Team in Africa Won, now into Semi Finals and we saw a brilliant save from Itumeleng Khune. He's back with dynamism and made fantabulous saves.....AMAKHOSI pic.twitter.com/rvnNd8gU0Q
— Sbusiso M. Mhlanga (@SbusisoMMhlanga) August 28, 2022
Itumeleng Khune remain one of the best goalkeepers in the whole world. We should appreciate his service. Pure class pic.twitter.com/IQdpsKzPV0
— Sports Hub ZA (@SportsHub_ZA) August 28, 2022
Ladies and gentlemen, Itumeleng Khune is back?? #Amakhosi4Life #MTN82022 #WafaWafa pic.twitter.com/PrDGu4pNSA
— Monye ?? (@Monye__) August 28, 2022
Itumeleng Khune our Hero, Captain Fantastic, Mzansi's Finest, Show stopper ????????????? Kaizer Chiefs through to the Semifinals @IIKHUNE_32_16 @KaizerChiefs #MTN82022 #Amakhosi4Life #DSTVPREMIERSHIP
— Ronald Telekwa?????????? ??@king_Ron?? (@KingRonDeDon) August 28, 2022
Arthur Zwane | Blom | Sundowns pic.twitter.com/D5cfWGVZ0L
KHUNE the hero!
— Thomas Mlambo (@thomasmlambo) August 28, 2022
Two massive saves from Itu#MTN8 pic.twitter.com/8d7LSJMULJ
Salute to Itumeleng Khune ?? pic.twitter.com/pkf1A3t3pz
— Mthe Cindi (@Mthe7_Cindi) August 28, 2022
Itumeleng Khune showing off his skills ?? #Amakhosi4Life #WafaWafa #MTN8 pic.twitter.com/9BvRN35T0y
— Monye ?? (@Monye__) August 28, 2022
Appreciation tweet to Itumeleng Khune!
— WendyM (@Wendy_Mothata) August 28, 2022
Respect ??? ???#MTN8 Kaizer Chiefs @IIKHUNE_32_16 @KaizerChiefs pic.twitter.com/3cOaTP5j8T
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