Micho comments on Khuzwayo’s retirement
Orlando Pirates Micho Sredojevic says the Buccaneers will miss goalkeeper Brilliant Khuzwayo.
Brilliant Khuzwayo of Orlando Pirates (Pic Orlando Pirates)
Khuzwayo was forced to retire due to “medical incapacity” from an ankle injury. Micho described Khuzwayo as a “Zulu Warrior” who generated positive energy in the team.
“It is extremely emotional to talk about Brilliant,” said Micho speaking to reporters.
“As a kid, I grew in my country Serbia playing football and being part of a supporter’s group named Zulu Warriors, I never knew I would come to a country called South Africa and meet a true Zulu Warrior.
“We have had a magnificent time with him and made unbelievable memories. But it was terrible looking at him, knowing that he still had a lot to offer.
“We knew what to expect from the player and we knew that he can deliver but on the other side that bridge between medical decision and our desire to field him couldn’t be ignored.
“We always believed the time would come where we would have the opportunity to have him in goal, but unfortunately it was not meant to be.
“Wherever he is, whatever he is doing, may the almighty God bless him in all of his future endeavours. He leaves great memories with us because he was a special character, he would always bring smiles on all our faces.
“Now that this door has closed, I know that many more doors and avenues to give back to football what it has given to him will open.”
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