Themba Zwane the best player in SA after Doctor Khumalo, says Teko Modise
Retiring midfield star humbled by Black Leopards' guard of honour in his last game
One of the most influential figures in the local game bowed out at the weekend after a stellar career and on Monday night‚ just ahead of Cape Town City’s annual awards‚ held a valedictory discourse on his career and the state of football in SA. It was Teko Modise’s first discussion since last Friday’s sudden announcement of his intention to retire and it was emotive for the former Bafana Bafana‚ Mamelodi Sundowns‚ Orlando Pirates and SuperSport United midfielder to express his thoughts. “I was not expecting what Black Leopards did and they had no obligation to do that‚ as they were fighting for their lives and we were actually looking to relegate them‚ so for them to give me a guard of honour was very emotional‚” he said of the scenes before his last game in City colours on Saturday at Thohoyandou Stadium. “Over the weekend‚ I‘ve really understood how much I am actually loved in South African football. I got a lot of messages and I’m very grateful.” Asked who he earmarked as the nex...
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