Former PSL Star Junior Khanye Calls Mamelodi Sundowns Star ‘Lazy’ and ‘Casual’

Former PSL Star Junior Khanye Calls Mamelodi Sundowns Star ‘Lazy’ and ‘Casual’

  • Junior Khanye, a former Kaizer Chiefs star, criticised Mamelodi Sundowns youngster Malibongwe Khoza after Masandawana's 2-1 victory over Magesi FC
  • Khanye criticised Khoza's performance on Wednesday, 22 January 2025, saying the defender's approach to the game was too laidback
  • Some local fans agreed with Khanye on social media, while others felt Khanye was wrong to criticise the 20-year-old player

Mamelodi Sundowns youngster Malibongwe Khoza has been called 'lazy' and 'casual' by former Kaizer Chiefs star Junior Khanye. 

Khanye criticised the 20-year-old defender after Sundowns beat Magesi FC 2-1 on Wednesday, 22 January 2025. 

Malibongwe Khoza has been criticsed by Junior Khanye.
Mamelodi Sundowns prospect has been criticised by former Kaizer Chiefs star Junior Khanye. Image: Masandawana/Twitter and theofficial.junior_khanye13/Instagram.
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Since breaking into the senior team, Khoza has featured regularly in the PSL and CAF Champions League, while he signed a long-term deal at the start of the 2024/2025 season.

Junior Khanye is not a fan of Malibongwe Khoza

Watch Khoza's mistake that nearly lead to a goal against Magesi in the video below:

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According to YouTube channel, Idiski TV, Khanye said Khoza needs to improve after making mistakes in the victory over Magesi.

Khanye said: 

"There are better defenders. I know Mvala and De Reuck are injured, but there's no way De Reuck and Lebusa can sit outside and watch him play. They can't. The boy is lazy. I think he's a central midfielder, maybe a holding number six. He's too casual. When you lose the ball playing as a centre-back, you only fetch it from the net."

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Malibongwe Khoza joined the rest of teammates to celebrate their victory over Magesi FC.
Malibongwe Khoza was part of the team that beat Magesi FC 2-1 on Wednesday, 22 January 2025. Image: Masandawana.
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Fans criticised Khanye

Masandawana fans reacted on social media to say Khany was wrong to criticise Khoza, while some agreed with the former Chiefs star.

Skhumbule Mbana says Khanye is being too harsh:

"First season from MDC, few mistakes here and there, come on. Junior's opinion mustn't be taken seriously; he was not the best player, just a former player with a microphone."

Mohlabane Abinar says Khanye talks too much:

"Khanye must go and apply for a coaching job somewhere so that we can assess his success."

Kgwahla Masipa asked questions:

"If we don't allow the youngsters to make mistakes, how will they learn? Should we wait for him to get to 25 years before we play him? JK must relax."

Dc Superfly agrees with Khanye:

"This one is a useless defender."

Phila Hilly Ndlovu backs Khoza:

"The boy only had two bad games and already he is a bad player? Come on. The boy is very good, just lacks experience and maybe a bit tired. The boy is brilliant."

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Source: Briefly News

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Junior Bester (Sports Editor) Junior Bester is the current Entertainment (Sports) Writer at Briefly News. He achieved a ND:Journalism at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology in 2012. He worked for Independent Newspapers from 2011 till 2022 covering news, sport, business and entertainment for titles such as Weekend Argus, Cape Argus, Daily Voice and Northern News. Junior passed a set of trainings by Google News Initiative. He joined Briefly News in 2024. You can reach him at junior.bester@briefly.co.za