Former Mamelodi Sundowns teammates Denis Onyango and Reyaad Pieterse has praised the impact Kennedy Mweene has made over the years following his retirement from football.

The 38-year-old spent 10 years with the Brazilians since joining the club from Free State Stars in 2013.

During his time with the Tshwane giants, Mweene has managed keep 57 clean sheets in 120 appearances across all competitions.

Mweene is also one of the most decorated players at the club and has won 14 titles with the club including eight Premier Soccer League titles, two Nedbank Cups, two Telkom Knockout titles, a Caf Champions League title and the Caf Super Cup.

On an international level, Mweene has represented Zambia 123 times and was part of the squad that won the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations.

Reflecting on his time at the club, former teammates Onyango and Pieterse spoke highly of the shot-stopper and hailed the impact he has made in the dressing room as well as on and off the field.

“He’s a fun individual, an honest guy, a good teammate to have and he’s been a good motivator for myself and the young ones coming in. Kennedy has made tremendous saves and has kept us in many competitions, to learn from someone like that is such an honour and privilege. He’s world class,” said Pieterse.

“[We have] happy faces when we are training, but of course give a hundred percent when we are given a task. He’s the only goalkeeper in the PSL who has won all the titles in Africa, he’s been an inspiration to me since I joined Sundowns,” said Onyango.

Meanwhile, Zambian shot stopper and former Sundowns goalkeeper coach Wendell Robinson also touched on Mweene’s remarkable journey, saying: “He’s professional, hard working but most of all he is one of the most humble and kind human beings you’ll ever find.”

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