Sekhukhune United captain Linda Mntambo has announced his retirement after playing at the highest level in South Africa for a decade.<\/p>\n
The 37-year-old midfielder featured just three times for Babina Noko in the Betway Premiership this past season after suffering a fractured ankle against TS Galaxy on August 13.<\/p>\n
Mntambo struggled with injuries since joining the Limpopo outfit from Orlando Pirates in July 2022, which saw him make just 59 appearances across all competitions in four years.<\/p>\n
As a result, ‘Figo’ has decided to hang up his boots after 13 years as a professional player – a dream he realised upon signing for Roses United in 2013.<\/p>\n
Mntambo went on to turn out for Jomo Cosmos, Chippa United and Pirates in the top tier of South African football, winning the MTN 8 trophy in his third season with the Buccaneers in 2022.<\/p>\n
“I never thought this day would come so soon,” he said in a video on Instagram.<\/p>\n
“Growing up as a young boy in Ezimhlophe, I’ve always wanted to turn professional, and having lived that dream since 2013 has been a journey worth celebrating.<\/p>\n
“The biggest sacrifice I’ve had to make for my career is building a family and knowing that I will not be fully present dealing with my kids.<\/p>\n
“I hope my kids will again look back at the career I’ve had and be proud of what Dad had to go through. Of what Dad built for the family.<\/p>\n
“They say good dancers know when to leave the stage. As tough as it is, I’m going to miss the game, but I’ll never be lost to it.<\/p>\n
“Today, I’m officially announcing my retirement from football. Officially hanging my boots. People would not know me today if it wasn’t for football.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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