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Kaizer Chiefs' Hunt explains why Khune has been battling of late

Kaizer Chiefs coach Gavin Hunt says that former Bafana Bafana number one Itumeleng Khune has been struggling with the mental side of his game.

Khune has battled for form throughout the current campaign and has made a number of high profile blunders, especially in the opening few months of the season, which saw him lose his place in the team to Nigeria international Daniel Akpeyi.

He's also been down the Bafana Bafana pecking order for some time now. Last month, Khune also suffered a devastating personal tragedy when his younger sister died in a fire.

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Hunt concedes it's been a tough time for Khune, although the coach does see some light at the end of the tunnel for Chiefs' longest-serving player.