Former SuperSport United midfielder Thabo Mnyamane has officially retired after a decade of playing professional football.
The 32-year-old has not played any competitive football since 2022 after suffering an injury. At the time, Mnyamane was playing for Marumo Gallants while they were still in the Premiership.
He started his professional career in 2013 at the University of Pretoria. After a two-year impressive stay at the club, Mnyamane secured a move to SuperSport United in the PSL.
He moved on after spending four seasons with Matsatsantsa a Pitori.
Mnyamane found himself at now-defunct Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila [TTM] in 2020 before they were bought by Marumo Gallants.
THABO MNYAMANE’S FOOTBALL CAREER COMES TO AN END AFTER A DECADE AT HIGH LEVEL
OFFICIAL STATEMENT AS FORMER SUPERSPORT UNITED MIDFIELDER CALL IT QUITS
“After careful and thoughtful consideration, I announce my retirement from football,” Mnyamane wrote on his Instagram page on Monday.
“I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to have played this beautiful game. To have lived my childhood dream of becoming a professional footballer. I extend my sincere thanks to all the teams I have played for, from amateur levels to professional stages, and to the coaches who nurtured my talent throughout my career.
“I will always cherish the moments shared with my teammates, the trophies we won, and the long journeys across Africa. A special thank you to the fans for your unwavering support, both on and off the field. Your love has meant the world to me, and I am forever thankful,” he said.
“Lastly, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to my wife, family, and friends for their constant support and prayers. As I close this chapter, I eagerly anticipate the new adventures that lie ahead.”
Mnyamane recently took the role of serving as a performance analyst for the AmaTuks Ladies’ team.
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