Keagan Buchanan: Premier Soccer League Legend Retires From Professional Football
- A former Premier Soccer League star has decided to retire from professional football after spending all his life in the South African league
- The South African midfielder played for different clubs in the PSL, including Betway Premiership giants Kaizer Chiefs
- The player's decision to retire from football garnered a lot of congratulations from fans and his colleagues on social media
Premier Soccer League veteran Keagan Buchanan has decided to call time on football as he announced his retirement after spending his illustrious career in the South African league.
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The former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder retired at the age of 33. He started his career at Ajax Cape Town, where he progressed through their youth ranks, before joining Old Mutual Academy and then moving to SuperSport United.
The South African midfielder made his professional debut with Winners Park, and his football career lasted over a decade. After leaving Winners Park, he joined FC Cape Town, but reached greater heights and the spotlight with Bloemfontein Celtic.
Buchanan hangs up his boots
Buchanan secured a move to Kaizer Chiefs after an impressive spell at Bloemfontein Celtic. He followed it up with spells at Maritzburg United and AmaZulu. In the closing stages of his professional football career, the former SuperSport United star played for Cape Town Spurs, his last club before announcing his retirement from the sport.
The 33-year-old has since transitioned into football administration, taking up a role with ABC Motsepe League side, Hope FC, based in the Western Cape.
In the statement Buchanan released on his social media page, he reflected on his journey, saying he had gone from being an eight-year-old kid at Ajax with a dream to living that dream on pitches across the country, for which he is deeply grateful. Football, he noted, had given him everything: memories, lessons, friendships, and moments he would carry for life.
As he closed this chapter, he expressed his gratitude to God for every step, setback, and comeback along the way, and thanked everyone who had been part of his journey, including teammates, coaches, fans, family, and friends. He added that the game had shaped him, but, more importantly, it had prepared him for what comes next.
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He joins former Orlando Pirates captain Innocent Maela on the list of retired players, alongside former Mamelodi Sundowns star Vuyo Mere.
Buchanan's retirement gathered reactions from his colleagues, fans, and his followers on social media.
speedstabro said:
"You did your thing my bro!! 💪🤞 All the best for the next chapter brother! ❤️"
tsepomodiko wrote:
"One of my favourite players. 🔥🔥🔥 Congratulations on a great career. May the good Lord bless your next chapter. 🙏🏾"
paul.siyavuma shared:
"We are glad to have been part of the journey mate. Top player and professional. @keagzxbuchanan ❤️."
obi_insta reacted:
"Buchanana ❤️ thank you for choosing football because I have a brother for life and wish you everything of the best brother ntjaka I am very proud of you ❤️."
chadsaaiman commented:
"One of the best to ever grace the beautiful game. Proud of your journey bro, and honoured to get to know you "
seabelo_senatla added:
"The next chapter is gonna be even better njayam… Thank you for giving your all to sport - for our entertainment. We appreciate all you’ve sacrificed for those countless 90 minutes. Rea leboha Fixer, may you be BLESSED!
Kaizer Chiefs honour founder Motaung at 81
Briefly News also reported that Kaizer Chiefs founder Dr Kaizer Motaung turned 81 and was celebrated for his role in football.
The Soweto-born football legend is known for turning a modest team into a national powerhouse, leaving a lasting mark on South African sport.
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