'What's wrong with South African players and alcohol'

After he reported to training under the influence of alcohol, Itumeleng Khune was told to consider retirement to not tarnish his reputation as prepares to face Kaizer Chief's disciplinary committee. This is what KickOff readers had to say!  

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Former goalkeeper Pelewe Delamogo criticised the Amakhosi goalkeeper for his decision making and the bad example he's setting for the younger players. 

"Khune should be leading by example especially for a keeper of his calibre and at his age," Delamogo said."I mean how embarrassing is it that as club captain and the most senior player at the club he shows such behaviour."

"His career is coming to an end, and he must realise that he needs to go out the right way," he added.  "People always remember the bad things more than the good so he must be careful about that."The guy can drink but he must understand the need to respect his job."He is damaging his image and reputation now"

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Reacting to the story, KO readers took to Facebook to share their thoughts on Delamogo's statements and Khune's current situation at the club. 

"This guy love chiefs with his whole heart and soul the situation at chiefs affect him and he stressed that out by ending up taking alcohol at the wrong time, Itumeleng Khune is human being he should be respected everyone has his own skeleton," says Sehularo Solomon Moreosele. 

"If chiefs value Khune they will give him chance to play then retire willingly," says Sheldo Yiseka Mbawula. 

"This man has given so much to our team ,every body makes mistakes, the management should sit down with him finds out wats the problem, maybe the guy needs help, I really hope they will allow him to finish his