Former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Siphiwe Tshabalala has opened up about his ‘special bond’ with former teammate Reneilwe Letsholonyane.
The two experienced midfielders have been close friends since their playing days at Soweto giants Kaizer Chiefs, and they were key players in the team’s success.
During his time with Amakhosi, ‘Shabba’ played 344 matches in all competitions, scored 55 goals and grabbed 85 assists.
On the other hand, ‘Yeye’ made 221 appearances in all competitions for the Glamour Boys, netted 25 goals and provided 23 assists.
Both players helped the Naturena-based side add three pieces of silverware to their trophy cabinet. They are namely one Telkom Knockout [now called the Carling Knockout] in 2010/11 and two Absa Premiership titles [now called the DStv Premiership] in 2012/13 and 2014/15.
In addition, the duo also played together in Bafana Bafana and were part of the 2010 FIFA World Cup squad.
SIPHIWE TSHABALALA ON HIS RELATIONSHIP WITH RENEILWE LETSHOLONYANE
Tshabalala says his relationship with Letsholonyane dates back to when they were playing for Chiefs. It has lasted longer because it’s based on communication, respect, love and brotherhood.
“We’re good, we’re very close, last week [on Friday] we played a game together in Sandton,” Tshabalala told FARPost.
“We speak almost every day and see each other when we’re both available. But it’s a good relationship. It’s been great for years now, and it’s still the same. Such relationships are really important; we have to value them, and they involve a lot of factors. There’s mutual respect, there’s love, there’s growth, and there’s support.
“It’s not a one-sided thing, but it goes in both ways, and there is brotherhood. He’s a good human being, vey humble as well and a good role model.”
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