Injury Forces Lebogang Manyama to Retire from Football!

Injury Forces Lebogang Manyama to Retire from Football! The attacking midfielder has called time on his career.

Lebogang Manyama has officially retired from professional football. This is after struggling with a knee injury for a few years now.

Skomrada last played for Kaizer Chiefs, as he was released by the club in 2021. Within those two years, he battled with a knee injury which has seen him inactive in this period.

“After being miraculously misdiagnosed with [medial collateral ligament] and meniscus tears when in fact I had torn my [Anterior cruciate ligament] and made it worse whilst rehabilitating the wrong places, today marks a very sad day for me as I have to call time on my football chapter as a player,” Manyama posted on his Instagram account.

“[However] it is one I take with my head held high because never did I think I would be so blessed to showcase my talent and meet so many wonderful souls along the way, and for that I want to thank my family for the undying support.

“From when I was a little boy… and thanks to all the junior teams I played for… I would like to thank… Everyone associated with these wonderful institutions for the opportunity and trust I enjoyed all of it, the good and bad days, the ups and downs.

“End of the day, life-long memories and bonds were made with everyone that cheered my name, criticized me, advised me, looked up to me, and even those that are still going to criticize me after this thank you.

“To all my ex-teammates and coaches, opponents, [and] everyone associated with this wonderful game, it has been an honour to be able to compete in this era of so many special players.

“As I go in for my fourth surgery on this knee I ask for [God’s] protection once again there are many of you, I didn’t mention, [thank you so much] see you guys very soon.” He concluded.

He is set to undergo surgery once again in the coming week. Injury Forces Lebogang Manyama to Retire from Football!