Johannesburg – The sun has risen for the former Kaizer Chiefs skillful midfielder Junior Khanye, as he can now articulate words properly without speech problems.
Through his playing days on the field, Khanye was known as a talented player who could use his sharp legs to play around with the ball.
The former darling of Amakhosi was involved in multiple car accidents previously, and this led to the loss of his front teeth.
The dribbling star says he’s lucky to be alive and grateful to God for sparing his life, and further said that that he managed to turn his life around.
Mostly, it becomes a daunting task for former soccer players who ruined their careers from bad habits to overcome this storm, but for Khanye he found it easier to spin his life.
The soccer legend made headlines when he came to the picture wearing the Zion Christian Church (ZCC) metallic badge, stating that his life has changed.
At that time, Khanye said he was looking to make a good mark even in his retirement to be remembered as an iconic legend.
Last month, Khanye paid a special tribute to the dentist in Free State, who went out to assist the veteran star without fee of charge.
Thanks to DR moss from the free state for fixing my teeth for free.I value the help you've given me. pic.twitter.com/azt4z38uAe
— Ghetto ninja (@juniorkhanye13) September 29, 2021
The crowd-pleaser took to Twitter where he commended soccer fans for their esteemed support throughout his life, and he also paid a tribute to God mount of Zion (God of ZCC church members).
— Ghetto ninja (@juniorkhanye13) October 14, 2021
However, social media couldn’t spare him a chance, as they mocked the soccer legend for his new look.
Welcome just know khuti ziyakhala la pic.twitter.com/LmvayJnTYJ
— MadeInSA (@OriginalSmiley_) October 14, 2021
Kwid ka junior Khanye has a sunroof 😭
— Nandi Excel (@NandiExcel) October 14, 2021
While fans took a jab at Khanye, his staunch supporters applauded the star for fixing his life around.
You made the greatest comeback in soccer history. You don't realize the impact you have on others out there. Living proof that anyone can make a u-turn and get his life back. Salute!!
— Mr K (@Bhazmento) October 15, 2021
Nkululeko ny brother siphakathi pic.twitter.com/xYlE8OsBDb
— krish👻 (@Krishna_Buddah) October 14, 2021
Salute nja yam…
Since day one """ you got my support pic.twitter.com/OgWjZrwxSG
— Tshepo Mathabathe (@Tshepoleaka10) October 14, 2021
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