Itumeleng Khune may be one of Mzansi's favorite footballers, but it's clear that his wife Sphelele is his biggest fan and cheerleader.
And to celebrate the special woman in his life, the former Kaizer Chiefs paid a touching tribute to her on her birthday.
Itu and Sphelele tied the knot in a traditional wedding ceremony in 2019. They have two daughters, Lesedi Ziyanda and Amogelan Zenande.
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Mr. Kuhn dedicates a warm post to his wife
Itumeleng Khun shared a sweet birthday post for his wife on his Instagram story.
It read: “Happy birthday to my partner in crime, my eternal love, and my favorite cuddle partner.
“May your day be as cute and wonderful as you are.”
Itu and Sphelele started dating in mid-2019, shortly after his relationship with personal trainer Sbahle Mpisane ended. According to an IG Q&A session, Sphelele, who is almost 10 years younger than Itu, claimed that they had “dated each other before.”
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good times and bad times
True to their vow, Sphelele supported her soccer star husband through the good and bad times of their relationship.
Also:
- His criticism of Kuhne's fitness, weight and age.
- Supporting players in every match
- Supporting him after Kaizer Chiefs suspension
- Leave a word of encouragement on your social media accounts
Mr Spelele also rejected recent criticism of Mr Khune's ex-girlfriend Minnie Dlamini and comparisons with media personalities.
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