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IN FORM: Itumeleng Khune of Kaizer Chiefs.

ON A ROLL: Orlando Pirates' goalkeeper Senzo Meyiwa could land his first cap for Bafana Bafana. Photo: Gallo Images

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Khune's rivalry with Meyiwa will be renewed at Bafana Bafana level following the latter's call-up to face Malawi in a friendly international next Saturday.

"I am proud of Senzo and the progress he has made," said Khune this week.

But, the Chiefs keeper, who played second fiddle to Meyiwa at under-17, -20 and -23 level, admits it's been a long road to recognition for his long-time friend.

"He has been very patient because (Moeneeb) Josephs has been doing very well. In football, that is what you get if you work hard, you will always get a prize," said Khune.

As late as it might have been, Meyiwa's reward for perseverance did finally come this season when Josephs, the first choice at Pirates, was dropped for a crucial away Premier League match against Mamelodi Sundowns.

Meyiwa stepped in and the Buccaneers were 3-1 winners, with coach Roger De Sa afterwards making it clear that Josephs would have to fight to retain the No1 jersey. Five games later, Meyiwa is still hogging the gloves and is now likely to make Bafana coach Gordon Igesund's Africa Cup of Nations squad.

"We are going to meet again in the Bafana squad. We played together in the under-17, -20s and -23s and it's good for the country the players who are doing well are being called up. I think Senzo deserves it."

Meyiwa is lapping up all the attention. From Soweto derby heroics last weekend to a Bafana call-up for the first since 2007, but still without a cap.

Khune couldn't be prouder of his mate and their reunion in Bafana colours next week will bring back fond memories.

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Wed May 22 17:01:04 SAST 2013 ::

Dec 14, 2012

Dubul'Amanzi

Thank you Khune unlike most of Chips supporters who will deny the truth that bucs goalkeepers are good.1 Slim Kat 2 Senzo 3 Its Khune.
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Dec 14, 2012

PANJOdeTIGER

@ Dubul'Amanzi

They are good vele @ their own level not that Sissy Meyiwa will keep Khune in the Bench....

he's good @ his own class not to the National Chiefs Keepers...
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Dec 14, 2012

MJOKA

Meyiwa is far better than mKhulu and he's Good Mkhulu knws that

UP THE BUCS till cHIVs stop beating dead snake teams


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Dec 14, 2012

NICEBOOBS

Chiefs e blind ka di goalkeeper finish & klaar - we'll always produce da best keepers & rodents knows that.

K4L
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Dec 14, 2012

Phathuza

Rodets are praising senzo after only three games . Khune has done a lot for this country, He has saved us from embarassment by Brazil and Poland . You cant compare senzo and Khune unless your head need to be checked.
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Dec 14, 2012

MJOKA

Phathuza
Rodets are praising senzo after only three games . Khune has done a lot for this country, He has saved us from embarassment by Brazil and Poland . You cant compare senzo and Khune unless your head need to be checked.
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Mkhulu khune has failed us for the passed yrs tsek

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Dec 14, 2012

maftownlady2

yah neh, we all know khune its a good goalkeepeer its just people think if they can give credit where its due maybe they think will lose that mind of them they use to think sh!t give credit where its due... im chiefs support i still think jali should in in BB
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Dec 14, 2012

mmss200

Meywa is still a child he has even no experience at national team so Khune is still his master, Khune since he took reigns from previous keeprs who left he never looks back he was no 1 at Chiefs and at Bafana Bafana, but for arrival of Meywa at Bafana Bafana is a good thing because he is still young and must grow with the team for tomorrow and lastly give Khune hard time not to relax as the no 1 Keepr because once he can start not doing well then Meywa be given a chance he will make sure he do his best to take pole position from Khune.

This is good for PSL too because both of them will then give their best at club level in order to retain their positions at club level and national team.That is a good competion.
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Dec 14, 2012

Madira1988

Khune is telling how it is, meyiwa is a real deal we must give him a chance to show us what he can. Im a khosi fan but i see good in people @ dubulamanzi
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Dec 14, 2012

PANJOdeTIGER

Sissy Meyiwa will be on the Bench till King Khune resigns.....


then the National Chiefs will; have a new kepper that will also puts Sisssy Meyiwa on the bench
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