Reneilwe ‘Yeye’ Letsholonyane took to social media announcing his retirement by posting a short video of all the soccer jerseys he has achieved throughout his football career saying farewell to his fans and the game. During his TikTok-inspired video, he throws his football boots up in the air as he continues to walk away, closing the video off with him saying “Thank you, YEYE 6”!
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The 39-year-old midfielder (Yeye) was just 26-years-old when he graced us with his talent on the field in 2008 while playing for the national team, Bafana Bafana. His notable career has led him to show off his skills within the PSL League playing for Kaizer Chiefs, Jomo Cosmos, Highlands Park, and SuperSports United while making South Africa proud in the 2010 Fifa World Cup and the 2013 African Cup of Nation. He has managed to lift 6 trophies while making 386 appearances for all the clubs he represented.
“11 years later and it still feels like it happened yesterday. One of the best moments of my life/career. Thank God that I was part of that 2010 World Cup group🙏🏾🙏🏾,” said Yeye early in June.
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Local tweeps and South African footballers have commented on the social media post wishing the retired player the best, thanking him for all the memories labeling Yeye “Modimo Wa Bolo”.
Fellow soccer player George Lebese commented on the video wishing ‘Yeye’ a happy retirement with sports presenter Andile Ncube tweeting “Can’t wait for the next chapter Coach….Thank You Yeye”. Others have commented by posting videos of games where he truly made South Africa Proud.
“Happy retirement ta Yeye it was a pleasure,” wrote George Lebese.
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Yeye has proven that even with his retirement he will forever be a man of the match, “Bosso wa di Bosso” and The Mgosi Team is wishing the veteran all the best on his new journey!
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