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Khune: Why Kaizer Chiefs extended 'infectious' keeper's contract - Baxter

The 34-year-old custodian is among five players who have extended their contracts with the Amakhosi ahead of the new season

Kaizer Chiefs coach Stuart Baxter has revealed the reason goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune was handed a contract extension at the club.

Khune’s future at the Soweto-giants was in doubt until three days ago when he was handed a two-year deal with the club also extending the contracts of Khama Billiat, Lebogang Manyama, Bernard Parker, and Ramahler Mphahlele.

The 34-year-old is the longest-serving player in the current team as he has been a part of the senior team set-up since 2004 and according to Baxter, his contract extension was informed by his 'enthusiasm' when playing or not.