Downs captain leaves club

Mamelodi Sundowns captain Hlompho Kekana has announced his departure from the club this week.

Kekana (36) joined The Brazilians back in 2011 and has been instrumental in Downs’ success in recent years.

The Zebediela-born midfielder leaves the club as one of the most successful captains in the Premier Soccer League (PSL) and is no doubt one of the greatest players to wear the Downs jersey.

On his social media account, the former Bafana Bafana star announced his emotional exit from Sundowns.

“Today marks the 10th anniversary of me signing with Mamelodi Sundowns,” he wrote.

“In 2011, the opportunity to play for this team was one I couldn’t let pass me by. This past decade has reminded me what is meant by ‘the sky is the limit’ and the success on the field is something that as a little boy, playing soccer on the streets of ZB, I could only dream off.

“There have been some beautiful memories, adventures and stories that the people who shared the journey alongside me, have lived. Airplanes and busses, time spent at airports, the opportunity to interact with people from across the continent and even beyond.

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“I’ve gotten to see what Mamelodi Sundowns means to people. I’ve gotten the opportunity to captain the side and develop my leadership skills. I’ve learnt lessons about football, business and life from coaches, teammates, and so many other great people and beautiful souls who make the club run and try to make things easy for us players.

“Cheers to 10 years of memories, lessons and growth. I am grateful to have gotten to be part of and help build on the legacy of this wonderful club. I am Hlompho Kekana.”

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