Former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Reneilwe ‘Yeye’ Letsholonyane has announced that he is officially retiring from football at the age of 39.
His soccer career which has spanned for 15-year career gained prominence after he joined Kaizer Chiefs from Jomo Cosmos.
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He took to Twitter and Instagram on Thursday, to confirm the news to world that he will no longer be playing.
— R Letsholonyane (@reneilwe06) July 1, 2021
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An impressive career
Letsholonyane played 331 league matches‚ scoring 31 goals and providing 30 assists.
He started a few business partnerships with his former teammate and friend at Chiefs‚ and 2010 World Cup star‚ Siphiwe Tshabalala.
He is married to SuperSport football presenter Mpho Letsholonyane and they are blessed with two children.
The former Bafana Bafana international, who claimed 50 caps for the senior national side, then had a bit part role with Highlands Park as well as TS Galaxy.


