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Cape Town - In a career spanning over two decades, former Bafana Bafana striker Siyabonga Nomvethe has announced his retirement at 40-years-old.
The veterans contract with AmaZulu ends in December, but will remain a part of the Usuthu squad until then.
Nomvethe is the highest goalscorer in PSL, netting 121 goals in his 21-year football career.
He has also represented Bafana Bafana on 81 occasions, scoring 16 goals.
Football fanatics took to Twitter to celebrate the players career.
SEE ALL THE REACTION BELOW:
BREAKING: Nomvethe at 40 announces retirementhttps://t.co/t99dFAVX5e pic.twitter.com/UoHoJsTS39
— Sport24News (@Sport24news) September 14, 2018
Well done Siyabonga, what a discipline dude and good luck for the future.
— Phogole Phoshoko (@matakodicharles) September 14, 2018
Indeed he deserves a match to honor him.
— Mongkane (@ScoliwaNgoash) September 14, 2018
BREAKING:
— AmaZulu FC (@AmaZuluFootball) September 14, 2018
Siyabonga Nomvethe has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 40.#FarewellBhele pic.twitter.com/yPTwvnICaU
Siyabonga Nomvethe retiring at age 40 makes me respect Oupa Manyisa even more cause he could have made the same decision in 2013.
— Wally (@walliesta) September 14, 2018
A true inspiration , A Legend , Thank you Siyabonga Nomvethe???????????? pic.twitter.com/NsQ66y9qao
— Amahle ?? (@MahleS21) September 14, 2018
Seeing #Siyabonga #Nomvethe trending... thought scary stuff!?? pic.twitter.com/k2FRIqvL3v
— K.A.B.U.G.O (@Kabugo_Shifu) September 14, 2018
Siyabonga Nomvethe, thank you for the memories. #FarewellBhele #HailTheChief #Amakhosi4Life pic.twitter.com/ONaf5u5hXu
— Kaizer Chiefs Fan Tv (@KCfanTv) September 14, 2018
END of an era: Siyabonga Nomvethe has retired from playing professional football. What a player.
— David Minchella (@David_Minchella) September 14, 2018
END of an era: Siyabonga Nomvethe has retired from playing professional football. What a player.
— David Minchella (@David_Minchella) September 14, 2018
I’m convinced Siyabonga Nomvethe is the only age cheat who actually increased his age! What an athlete, what a professional, what a career. Take a bow #Bhele #FarewellBhele pic.twitter.com/RPqnTWHmFZ
— Thabiso TT Tema (@ThabisoTema) September 14, 2018
Was it only me who thought Siyabonga Nomvethe died seeing him on top of the treads. We can't lose our icons so soon pic.twitter.com/sq9Kf8jf4D
— GOOD Timez With HIM (@Geezy_Made) September 14, 2018
The way we struggling with strikers in S.A ,Siyabonga Nomvethe is still in top 3 of best current strikers pic.twitter.com/dKRzdsUkO3
— GOOD Timez With HIM (@Geezy_Made) September 14, 2018
When u look at Siyabonga Nomvethe's career u see one thing only ...."DISCIPLINE'
— THEGENERALDIXON (@DixonTheGeneral) September 14, 2018
Siyabonga Nomvethe rn: I prolly could have played another 5 years?????? ***Thank You Bhele*** pic.twitter.com/ecR1KGcvuJ
— Sesele T?? (@t_sesele) September 14, 2018
You ran your race with distinction on the football field Sir Siyabonga Nomvethe. I look forward to your well deserved testimonial match #KaizerChiefsvAmaZulu. Make it happen @AmaZuluFootball @KaizerChiefs pic.twitter.com/88eTrzrfbV
— St.Mthokozisi Ntenga (@SaintMthokozisi) September 14, 2018
Jabu Mahlangu had this to say about the legendary Nomvethe. #SiyabongaNomvethe #FarewellBhele
— Gagasi FM Sports (@GagasiFMSports) September 14, 2018
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Siyabonga Nomvethe announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 40. He’s the PSL’s all-time leading goalscorer with 121 goals. 'Bhele' also made 81 appearances for Bafana-Bafana, and scored 16 goals for the national team. pic.twitter.com/gnTA5UseLN
— Soccer Betting News (@Sbn_ZA) September 14, 2018
Must say Bhele you served the football fraternity with distinction and passion. Truly a legend, what a career #Siyabonga Nomvethe
— Shabba (@Tumi_Sedumedi) September 14, 2018
