Kaizer Chiefs attacker Lebogang Manyama is relishing the chance to return to the pitch after completing his training session at the Chiefs Village on Monday.

The 29-year-old was on form before the campaign was suspended and managed to score seven goals and created nine assists from 26 appearances across all competitions so far this season.

Manyama, who completed his first training session with the team in over 100 days, is delighted to be back at training ahead of the season’s resumption.

‘Football is in my blood,’ Manyama told his club’s official website.

‘I just need a few runs and touches on the ball to warm up and should be ready to compete.

‘The set-up is new to us, but we have to get used to it. It felt good to run through a few exercises. I look forward to more of these sessions. The touches are still good though. You saw me hitting the net a couple of times, right?’

Manyama is looking forward to the possibility of returning to action once the season resumes.

‘I don’t think I’ve lost the spark,’ added the midfield maestro.

‘Also, it is refreshing to see my teammates albeit still maintaining a safe distancing. The body feels OK so far because we kept working hard under lockdown, there is no problem on that one. Obviously training on the pitch will tell as we go along.

‘We just need to stay safe and follow the protocols. I am going home to rest now. It is important for everyone to stay safe so that when things get back, we are ready to do things together.’