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Dynamos and Warriors defender Frank Makarati said that Knowledge Musona and Khama Billiat should reconsider their decision to retire from international football.
Speaking to <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/sport/article/200014430/loud-calls-for-musona-billiats-comeback">NewsDay</a>, the DeMbare captain said Musona and Billiat are now at the peak of their powers and the Warriors need them in the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers starting in November. He said:
<blockquote>
I don’t know what forced them to make that decision, and we can’t force them to come back. Of course, it might be a good decision on their side, but to be honest, it’s not the best decision for the country.
Personally, I feel that the two are at the peak of their careers, and the country still needs their services.
You try to look around to see who is better than those two in their positions in the Warriors team at the moment… you won’t find any. Their talent and experience are still needed.
People might say we now need new blood in the team, but we as youngsters we need people like Musona to guide, push and motivate us.
</blockquote>
Argentina football legend Lionel Messi considered by some football fans to be the G.O.A.T, the greatest footballer of all time, came out of retirement to lead his country to World Cup glory in Qatar in 2022.
Makarati said Musona (33) and Billiat (32) should emulate what Messi did. He said:
<blockquote>
Messi retired from Argentina but came back and won the World Cup for his country. Age is still on their side.
We have seen players like Pepe (40) and Christiano Ronaldo (38) playing for Portugal, while Luka Modric (37) is still going strong at Real Madrid and Croatia.
If you compare those players I have mentioned, with, for example, Musona, you will see that he is still very young and has at least three to five years of him playing for the national team.
</blockquote>
Billiat announced his retirement from international football in November 2021 saying he has run his race and it is time for him to pave the way for fresh talent.
Musona then announced his retirement from the Warriors in May 2022 after playing for the team since 2010, a period in which he featured 51 times and scored 24 goals.
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Warriors Still Need Musona, Billiat, Says Dynamos Captain

Former Warriors midfielder, <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Alois_Bunjira/">Alois Bunjira</a>, has urged Knowledge Musona and Khama Billiat to reconsider their retirement from international football now that the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has new management. 
His remarks came after the Federation of International Football (FIFA) had lifted the suspension on Zimbabwe and appointed a four-member normalisation committee to take over the day-to-day running of ZIFA until June 2024. The committee is composed of chairperson Lincon Mutasa, Sikhumbuzo Ndebele, Rosemary Mugadza, and Nyasha Sanyamandu. Mutasa, a former Dynamos chairman, Mugadza, a former Mighty Warriors coach, Ndebele, a former Highlanders defender, and Sanyamandwe, a member of the British Sports Lawyers Association and a legal practitioner, were selected to serve on the committee. The suspension of ZIFA has been in effect since Monday 10 July 2022.
In a Facebook post seen by Pindula News, Bunjira expressed his belief that the tried and tested duo of Musona and Billiat would play a critical role in Zimbabwe’s quest to qualify for the World Cup. With limited time for preparation, he believes it is necessary to rely on established players to increase the team’s chances of success. He said:
<blockquote>
Now that international football is back, we have a normalisation committee to steer football forward, after the dark days of the past years, and Zimbabwe being placed in a fair World Cup group C, I think it is a perfect platform for Captain Knowledge Musona and Khama Billiat to come out of their forced retirement and carry the torch with the warriors for one last push, while we sort out our development structures, to groom their future replacements.
We all know why Musona and Billiat retired from the Warriors. All that is sorted now. The culprits are gone. Between now and the World Cup qualifiers, we don’t have time for experiments. I believe we now have a committee that will put in place our junior national teams where younger players are developed and groomed for the Warriors. We also have the CHAN and COSSFA tournaments where experiments and grooming is done. The Warriors is a product and window of what has been developed.
</blockquote>
Bunjira believes that Zimbabwe has been drawn into a reasonably fair <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/2023/07/13/zimbabwe-nigeria-sa-in-group-c-of-world-cup-2026-qualifiers/">group for the World Cup</a> which is comprised of Nigeria, South Africa, Benin, Zimbabwe, Rwanda, and Lesotho. He believes that with the inclusion of all the best players on the team and proper preparation, the country can put up a good fight. Additionally, he emphasised the importance of tapping into the deep reserves of football talent in the diaspora, across the world.
<a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/2021/011/15/it-was-all-a-dream-khama-billiat-retires-from-international-football/">Billiat retired from international football</a> after Zimbabwe’s 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Ethiopia in November 2021. A highly regarded player for the Warriors, he scored important goals, made assists, and displayed crowd-pleasing dribbling skills. It was expected he would retire after the AFCON finals in 2022. While he stated that he was retiring to allow other players a chance to represent Zimbabwe, there were rumours that he quit over the manner the team was being governed.
Knowledge Musona, known as “The Smiling Assassin,” <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/2022/05/19/knowledge-musona-retires-from-international-football/">announced his retirement from international football</a> on Thursday, 19 May 2022. The Saudi Arabia-based striker stated that he is quitting the Warriors to concentrate on his club career and to allow other players a chance to represent Zimbabwe.
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Bunjira: It's Time For Musona And Billiat To Come Out Of Forced Retirement

Kaizer Chiefs say they intend to put Khama Billiat’s contractual issue to rest and urged him to return to the negotiating table.
Last week, Chiefs announced that they had tabled a new contract to Billiat but the Zimbabwean was nowhere to be found and did not respond to the club’s efforts to get hold of him.
Speaking on Radio 2000, Kaizer Chiefs Communications Manager Vina Maphosa said they expected the 32-year-old to be in their pre-season camp despite his contract having expired on 30 June. <a href="https://www.snl24.com/soccerladuma/local/premiership/kaizer-chiefs/kaizer-chiefs-aim-to-put-khama-billiat-issue-to-rest-with-spirits-high-in-camp-20230712">Said Maphosa</a>:
<blockquote>
Khama (Billiat) reported for duty when we started pre-season, he was there, he did the medical test, he did the fitness test, he took part in the light training sessions, and just when we were about to leave for camp.
Khama was obviously expected to come and be part of that pre-season camp. That was the expectations from the club but it seems as if we didn’t share the same expectations with him.
I can also reveal that the last time he reported sick as well at training and he didn’t take part in training but he was at the village.
</blockquote>
Maphosa said Kaizer Chiefs expected Billiat to respond to their offer and are still waiting for him to engage the club to bring the matter to finality. Said Maphosa:
<blockquote>
I need to put that to rest. Without a contract obviously, he’s not obliged (to report to camp) but just as a professional outfit we are, we were expecting (him) just to respond. The intention was to keep him.
We’re focusing on the team that is in camp, with new players and the spirit that is prevailing in the camp is very high for us to be dragged back in the progress that we’re making.
So, we wish that the player will make a call to the club and sit at the table to conclude the discussions.
</blockquote>
Reports suggest that the former Warriors talisman was offered a new contract by Chiefs on reduced terms and that he is waiting for offers from other South African clubs and from abroad.
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Kaizer Chiefs Aim To Put Khama Billiat Contract Issue To "Rest"

DStv premiership side Kaizer Chiefs have said Khama Billiat is “nowhere to be found” and the club’s efforts to get in contact with the Zimbabwean forward have been unfruitful.
In a statement, Amakhosi said they have tabled a new contract for Billiat, whose previous contract expired on 30 June 2023, but the player has not responded to the offer. <a href="https://www.kaizerchiefs.com/news/khama-billiat-update">Reads the statement</a>:
<blockquote>
Following the expiry of attacking midfielder Khama Billiat’s Kaizer Chiefs contract on 30 June 2023, the Club tabled a new offer for the Zimbabwean marksman to remain with Amakhosi.
However, to date, the player has not responded to the offer or any attempts to contact him.
Billiat was last seen at the Kaizer Chiefs Village on 29 June and has not answered any of the calls made or messages sent to him by the Club.
The team is currently in camp with all the players, yet Billiat, who is also expected to be there with his teammates, failed to show up and is currently nowhere to be found.
</blockquote>
Reports in South Africa claimed that Billiat, who was reportedly earning R850 000 a month, was offered a contract extension on condition that he takes a pay cut.
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Khama Billiat "Ignores" Kaizer Chiefs' New Contract Offer

Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed that talks are ongoing with out-of-contract Zimbabwe winger Khama Billiat.
Billiat, whose contract with Chiefs expired at the end of last month, hasn’t penned a new deal with the club yet.
Speaking to the <a href="https://www.sowetanlive.co.za/sport/soccer/2023-07-05-chiefs-and-billiat-still-deadlocked-on-new-contract/">Sowetan</a> on Tuesday, Kaizer Chiefs manager Bobby Motaung confirmed Amakhosi’s intention to keep Billiat and dismissed reports that the forward has refused to take a salary cut. He said:
<blockquote>
I don’t know that [Billiat is refusing to accept a reduced package]. Khama is negotiating a new contract with the club [since] his contract has expired.
It’s not a salary cut [that’s being negotiated]. A salary cut happens when somebody is earning so much and the employer cuts his salary.
With Khama, there’s no salary cut because the negotiations are still about the new contract. How can you cut the salary of a person who doesn’t have a contract?
The negotiations are ongoing and we hope he stays but we don’t know what will come out of the negotiations at the end of the day.
</blockquote>
Kaizer Chiefs have reportedly offered Billiat a new one-year deal on condition that his previous package is scaled down.
Billiat, who turns 33 in August, is believed to have turned the offer down, hoping to get a team that would match his salary expectations in North Africa or Saudi Arabia.
Last week Kaizer Chiefs offered fellow veterans in goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune and defender Sifiso Hlanti new one-year contracts on reduced terms.
Despite the uncertainty, Billiat has been turning up for training at Chiefs.
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Khama Billiat, Kaizer Chiefs Talks On New Contract Ongoing

Former Kaizer Chiefs player Shane McGregor has urged the Soweto giants not to offer Khama Billiat a new contract.
Speaking to South African publication <a href="https://www.sowetanlive.co.za/sport/soccer/2023-06-28-dump-billiat-and-keep-khune-legend-advises-chiefs/">SowetanLIVE</a> last week a few days before Billiat’s contract expired on 30 June, McGregor said the Zimbabwean winger has achieved nothing since he joined Kaizer Chiefs.
He said the club should consider offering goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune a new deal arguing that he can play for a few more years and also help other keepers. Said McGregor:
<blockquote>
To be honest, what has Billiat done since he has been at Chiefs? Not much. For the goalkeeper, he [Khune] can still mature with experience, you can still go for a few more years and also he can help other keepers, so that can be worth it keeping him.
But for me personally, it is a waste of time keeping Billiat, but as I said, it is a difficult one to call because you don’t know who will come in and what will happen, whether the coach will want to use him.
He ([Billiat] is a very good player, if you keep him fit and happy, he can do things. But it has not been happening while he has been at Chiefs.
</blockquote>
Reports in South Africa claim that Billiat was asked to take a pay cut to stay at the club for one more year.
Meanwhile, on Friday, Chiefs announced that Khune had extended his stay at the club and will be there for one last season as a player and thereafter transition into a new coaching and ambassadorial role working with the marketing division at the Club.
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"Don't Offer Khama Billiat A New Deal", Kaizer Chiefs Legend Tells Club

Former Zimbabwean footballer Khama Billiat has caught the attention of Tanzanian football giants, Young Africans, who are also known as Yanga.
Billiat’s contract with Kaizer Chiefs is set to expire on June 30, and he is uncertain whether he will receive a new deal at the South African club.
His manager, Godfrey Bakasa, has not provided any details about the player’s future. Some reports in the South African media suggest that Billiat could receive a one-year contract extension, but Kaizer Chiefs have not made any official announcement yet.
Yanga, who recently won the Tanzanian league, have become the first club to express interest in signing Billiat. They are offering Confederation of African Football (Caf) Champions League football in their bid to lure him to their team. Young African president, Engineer Hersi Ally Said, confirmed that Billiat is one of the players on their radar, according to FARPost. He said:
<blockquote>
If you ask me, he’s one of my favourite players. The type of quality he has is out of this world. So, why not, if we can get a chance of having him?
</blockquote>
Engineer Hersi Ally Said’s recent remarks echo Vice President Arafat Haji initial statement in which he confirmed interest in Billiat, stating “he is a high-level player that we would like to have in our team.” Haji added:
<blockquote>
We know him and we know that his contract is ending. However, he is still a Chiefs player, we must respect that.
We will discuss the signing of players and plans for next season after the season is over.
</blockquote>
Billiat, who suffered a long-term injury in November 2020, has recently recovered. Although he has not yet played, he has returned to training with the team, with one game remaining in the season.
The Harare-born attacker joined Kaizer Chiefs from Mamelodi Sundowns in 2018 but has not been able to replicate the form he displayed under Pitso Mosimane at his former club with some observers citing differences in Chiefs and Sundowns’ styles of play.
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Tanzanian Champions Show Interest In Kaizer Chiefs' Khama Billiat

Khama Billiat could feature in Kaizer Chiefs’ last four games of the current DStv premiership season as he nears his return from a long-term injury.
Speaking ahead of Kaizer Chiefs’ match against Marumo Gallants on Saturday evening, coach Arthur Zwane, said Billiat could still feature this season. He said:
<blockquote>
Khama might be available for the last three or four games of the season. We are going to have to manage him and see if he will be ready again to play.
</blockquote>
Billiat was initially expected to miss the rest of the 2022/23 season after undergoing surgery to treat a groin problem in January.
His contract with Kaizer Chiefs expires at the end of the season but the club does have the option to extend his stay.
Billiat has made 11 appearances across all competitions this season, registering three assists and no goals.
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Khama Billiat Set For Early Return From Injury

Kaizer Chiefs forward and former Warriors talisman Khama Billiat will miss the remainder of the season after undergoing surgery to treat a groin problem.
Billiat picked up the injury before the 2022 FIFA World Cup break. He made some progress in his recovery and even returned to light training a month ago, but aggravated the injury.
Kaizer Chiefs physiotherapist David Milner <a href="https://www.kaizerchiefs.com/news/injuries-mount-amakhosi">told the club’s website</a> that Billiat will be out for the rest of the season. He said:
<blockquote>
Currently, our injury list consists of Khama Billiat, who had surgery to repair a torn groin muscle. He’ll be out for the rest of the season.
</blockquote>
Billiat made 11 appearances across all competitions this season, registering three assists but failed to find the back of the net.

Injured Khama Billiat Out For The Rest Of The Season

Former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Willard Katsande has defended his compatriot and former teammate Khama Billiat who has been criticised by some of the club’s fans and former players for his poor form.
Billiat has only provided two assists for Kaizer Chiefs this season and is yet to find the back of the net.
But Katsande says Billiat’s critics “don’t know football, they follow it on social media”. He said:
<blockquote>
Now he must take the stage, he must take all blame as well as the criticism because he’s a senior player.
But looking at it from a different view, he is a quality player who needs to be supported during this difficult moment.
Supporters must rally behind him and stop criticising him. Let me tell you what type of guy Khama is the kind of player who is sensitive.
He is unlike me. I’m a village boy, and I was a diehard, a hardcore player you know that.
Other players like him are not like that. They need to be handled and treated differently.
They need all the love and attention, they thrive on that. Some players need that to perform at their best.
Even some of the best players in the world are like that. Currently, he is not getting that from anywhere.
So psychologically, I think he’s not 100% there because he can feel that the love is not there anymore.
Remember, obviously he is no longer a young player. When you grow older some things change and as a player, you become more experienced.
Now he is a senior player. He requires all that support. He still has two or three good seasons to give for the club.
If you can even look at other top players in the world of his age, they are older now, just like him and they are supported by the fans.
But how can you be mature when everyone is throwing all these negative things at you?
Every time he goes on social media or reads the news it’s negativity about him. Of course, he is going to feel down because of it and of course, then his performance will suffer.
I don’t blame him for that. We need to show him some love because we know when Khama is at his peak, he makes us all proud.
People who criticize him don’t know football. They just see football on social media.
If they knew it, they would just sit down and analyse what he contributes to the team.
We just need to appreciate him because he is one of those kinds of players.
He’s one of the gems, and it will take time for us to see a player like him again in the PSL.
We must not chase him away. If we do, we are losing a brilliant player.
</blockquote>
| <a href="https://nehandaradio.com/2022/12/24/people-who-criticize-khama-billiat-dont-know-football-willard-katsande/">Nehanda Radio</a>

Khama Billiat's Critics Don't Know Football - Katsande

Zimbabwean midfielder, Khama Billiat has been named in the Confederation of African Football Champions League Team of the Decade for the period between 2010 and 2020.
Billiat won the 2016 CAF Champions League title with Mamelodi Sundowns with a victory over Zamalek of Egypt in a two-legged final. 
In 2021, he was in the final with Kaizer Chiefs. Chiefs lost that final 3-0 to Egyptian giants Al Ahly.
The Team of the Decade is dominated by stars from record 10-time champions Al Ahly, with six of the remaining eight players having either played for or playing for the Egyptian giants.
Ugandan goalkeeper Dennis Onyango, who won the Caf Champions League with Billiat in 2016 was named in the team of the decade. Posting on Twitter, CAF said:
<blockquote>
Done and decided! The <a dir="ltr" href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TotalEnergiesCAFCL?src=hashtag_click" role="link">#TotalEnergiesCAFCL</a> team of the decade is here! Based on your votings
</blockquote>
<h2>Caf Champions League Team of the Decade</h2>
<h2>Goalkeeper: </h2>
Dennis Onyango (Uganda)
<h2>Defenders: </h2>
<blockquote>
Ahmed Fathi (Egypt), 
Wael Gomaa (Egypt), 
Stopilia Sunzu (Zambia), 
Ali Maaloul (Tunisia)
</blockquote>
<h2>Midfielders: </h2>
<blockquote>
Hossam Ashour (Egypt), 
Hossam Ghaly (Egypt)
</blockquote>
<h2>Forwards: </h2>
<blockquote>
Khama Billiat (Zimbabwe) 
Walid Soliman (Egypt), 
Percy Tau (South Africa), 
Mbwana Samatta (Tanzania)
</blockquote>
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Khama Billiat, Onyango, Tau In CAF Champions League Team Of The Decade

United States-based former Zimbabwe Warriors goalkeeper, <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Tatenda_Mukuruva">Tatenda Mukuruva</a> has bemoaned the FIFA ban on Zimbabwe saying players are losing time, chances and opportunities.
FIFA imposed a ban on Zimbabwe for political interference with the sport after the Sports and Recreation Commission (SRC) removed the <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Felton_Kamambo">Felton Kamambo</a>-led <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Zimbabwe_Football_Association_(ZIFA)">ZIFA</a> board.
SRC cited corruption and sexual abuses of female match officials by members of the ZIFA board. FIFA is adamant that it won’t remove the ban until Kamambo and his team have been reinstated. 
On the other hand, SRC is refusing to give in adding that engaging FIFA is not a priority at the moment. 
Meanwhile, Mukuruva, a former Dynamos goalkeeper says some players are getting old and missing the opportunity to take their careers higher. He said:
<blockquote>
It’s very sad to see what’s happening to our beautiful game of football in Zim, the ban on all our national and local teams from participating in international football competitions is a shame. It’s high time that our leaders or parties involved to sit down and resolve all these conflicts to save our football…
Football players are losing time, chances and all opportunities to be recognized internationally to further our careers. How do we expect as a nation to compete at the highest level of football when the talented young generation’s dreams are being shattered by things that can be easily solved?
</blockquote>
Zimbabwe <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Zimbabwe_National_Football_Team">Warriors</a> were recently <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/zimbabwe-expelled-from-2023-afcon-qualifiers/">barred from participating in the 2023 AFCON</a> qualifying tournament and were later disqualified from the CHAN qualifiers.
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Tatenda Mukuruva Says Football Players Are Losing Due To FIFA Ban On Zimbabwe

Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Khama Billiat said that the suspension of Zimbabwe from international football by FIFA is destroying the careers of local footballers as they lack exposure.
The former Warriors talisman told the South African media that playing in the national team gives players exposure so that they may end up getting lucrative deals abroad but this is no longer possible because of the ban. Said Billiat:
<blockquote>
There are a number of good players who need to play in the national team to get exposure.
So It’s not a nice thing to have good players who deserve to be playing in bigger leagues but because of the lack of exposure, they are limited.
</blockquote>
Khama moved to South Africa at a young age and played for Ajax Cape Town, Mamelodi Sundowns and now Kaizer Chiefs.
In 2021, the Sports and Recreation Commission (SRC) suspended the legitimate Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) board led by Felton Kamambo on a litany of unsubstantiated allegations that included misappropriation of funds and sexual harassment of female referees.
FIFA has refused to endorse the suspension, and as a consequence, Zimbabwe was suspended from participating in international football early this year.
SRC has since reinstated some members of the ZIFA executive board minus Kamambo, Joseph Mamutse and Bryton Malandule.
FIFA has refused to recognise the new ZIFA board led by Gift Banda and has insisted that Kamambo should be reinstated for the suspension to be lifted.
More: <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/2022/08/src-stance-killing-careers-billiat/">NewsDay</a>

SRC Obstinance Killing Careers, Says Khama Billiat

Zimbabwe international striker Khama Billiat is racing against time to be fit for Saturday night’s clash against Egyptian giants Al Ahly in the CAF Champions League final.
Billiat is said to be back at training jogging, but not yet involved in full-contact sessions, leaving his chances of playing in the final in the balance.
If Billiat regains fitness in time for the Al Ahly showdown and takes to the pitch, he will become the only South African Premier Soccer League player to feature in two CAF Champions League finals.
Billiat is the only member of the Chiefs squad who has played in a CAF Champions League final before.
The Zimbabwean was at Mamelodi Sundowns books when the Brazilians won the continental crown in 2016 against another Egyptian side Zamalek.
Though he didn’t score, Billiat started both games, lasting just over an hour at home before he was substituted out with five minutes left in the return leg.
Billiat, now 30, has managed five starts in this Champions League campaign, largely due to his injury struggles.
In his last appearance away at Horoya of Guinea on 10 April, he scored the equaliser that secured Chiefs’ passage into the quarter-finals for the first time in the club’s history.
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Khama Billiat Races Against Time

Khama Billiat scored an important goal for Kaizer Chiefs against Guinea side Horoya in the CAF Champions League, as the Amakhosi booked a place in the quarter-finals of Africa’s premier club competition.
The Zimbabwean international, who recently recovered from a leg injury that kept him out of action since January, started for Gavin Hunt’s men in attack.
Chiefs needed to avoid defeat or a goalless draw in the clash to book a spot in the last eight of the competition.
The match ended 2-2 with Horoya scoring through Yakhouba Gnagna Barry (45+2′) and Sekou Camara (69′).
Chiefs scored through a Daniel Cardoso 67th minute penalty and Khama Billiat’s strike in the 76th minute.
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Billiat Scores As Chiefs Reach CL Quarter-final

Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Khama Billiat has resumed contact training after missing action since January after sustaining a leg injury during a DStv Premiership match against Maritzburg United at the FNB Stadium.
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Speaking about his inaction, the creative heart of Kaizer Chiefs’ midfield said “it has been difficult,” adding that as “professional footballers, we always want to contribute by playing through hard and good times so you can grow as a person.”
He expressed his frustration for missing “so many games” as he thought he would push himself harder and come back as soon as possible.
Since joining Amakhosi two years ago, the Warriors forward has not been able to replicate his form at Sundowns and has been hoping to do so this season.
Khama Billiat, who also saw Zimbabwe book their place in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) which will be staged in Cameroon next year, is now fully focused on getting back into the team.
Billiat also expressed his desire to be part of the Kaizer Chiefs team that hosts Wydad Casablanca in a crucial CAF Champions League game on Saturday. He confirmed:
<blockquote>I am back. Hopefully, the coach will give me a chance. Thankfully, I am training with the team. I just need to work on my fitness. As a player, it’s your mentality and how hard you work so you can contribute to the team.</blockquote>
His full recovery is good news to Zimbabweans who want him to have game time and be fully prepared for the delayed Africa Cup of Nations finals in Cameroon next year.
More: <a href="https://www.thesouthafrican.com/news/khama-billiat-spotted-at-kaizer-chiefs-training-says-hes-fit-to-play/">The South African</a>

"I'm Back," Khama Billiat Resumes Contact Training

Khama Billiat has reacted furiously to a social media post claiming that his daughter Kimberly had been shot dead in South Africa.
Renowned Ghanaian journalist Nuhu Adams tweeted saying Kimberly (10) had been shot and killed at a mall in South Africa.
Billiat, through his agent Godfrey ‘Vokal’ Bakasa, later released a statement rubbishing the social media report. The statement read:
<blockquote>Bad journalism got people writing unverified and fake news! All in the name of click-baiting! Utterly disappointed with people who write and circulate fake stories especially about a kid’s life.
As grown-ups, we can do better. Kimberly Billiat is alive, the only harm that can come her way is the rubbish some adults post for hype.</blockquote>
Adams has since issued a public apology to the Warriors and Kaizer Chiefs star for his initial post. He tweeted:
<blockquote>Very sorry to everyone here for the news I tweeted about Khama Billiat and his daughter.
I got the news from a very reliable source but there is no iota of truth.
My apologies to Khama Billiat and his family and everybody who was affected and all South Africans.
Lessons learned.</blockquote>
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.soccer24.co.zw/2021/03/28/billiat-furious-over-daughters-death-reports-journalist-apologies/">Soccer24</a></h4>

Khama Billiat Dismisses Daughter Death Report

Warriors talismanic forward Khama Billiat will only start non-contact training on 22 March, South African media has reported.
Billiat has been out of action since January when he sustained an injury during Kaizer Chiefs’ goalless draw against Stellenbosch FC and might only start playing from April.
According to South African online publication, KickOff.com, the Warriors’ star will start non-contact training on Monday next week.
Billiat has already been ruled out of the Zimbabwe squad to face Zambia and Botswana in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers later this month.
Zimbabwe faces Botswana in Gaborone on 25 March and has a home tie against Zambia at the National Sports Stadium four days later.
Warriors Zdravko “Loga’’ Logarusic, however, is optimistic despite Billiat and a host of other stars’ unavailability for the crunch matches.
Meanwhile, Loga is yet to register a win as Warriors’ coach in the six matches that he has been in charge of.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.kickoff.com/news/articles/south-africa-news/categories/news/premiership/the-latest-on-khama-billiat-s-injury/696012" rel="noopener" target="_blank">KickOff.com</a></h4>

Billiat To Resume Non-contact Training Next Week

Kaizer Chiefs coach Gavin Hunt has said the injured Khama Billiat is missed adding that the former Sundowns striker was recovering.
Hunt speaks amid reports that Amakhosi are looking to sell Billiat if the right offer comes along.
Soccer Laduma was told that the club has to exercise Billiat’s one-year option and “indications are that Chiefs plan to, otherwise they risk losing him without getting a cent.”
Contacted for comment about a possible move from Amakhosi, Billiat’s Manager Godrey Bakasa said the striker is currently focused on healing and getting back on the field. He said:
<blockquote>There are no talks yet (with Chiefs), they are just concentrating on him recovering. The team needs him fit and playing again, that is the situation at the moment. I think he is pretty much just doing non-weight training.</blockquote>
Chiefs coach Gavin Hunt has also confirmed that Billiat (30), is back in training, reiterating, however, that the Warriors player was being missed. He said:
<blockquote>I think he is pretty much just doing non-weight training. His cast is off, so he is doing swimming pool stuff and upper body strength. He is obviously missed and hopefully we can get him back because that is an area where we certainly lack in numbers. But it is going to be some time, a broken leg takes some time.</blockquote>
Khama Billiat left Mamelodi Sundowns in 2018 despite being offered a huge contract by Pitso Mosimane who was the Sundowns Coach back then.
Meanwhile, his fellow <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2021/03/03/kaizer-chiefs-might-offload-willard-katsande-report/">Zimbabwean player Willard Katsande</a> might also be offloaded by the club which is said to be going through some financial challenges.
More: <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a>; <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/2021/03/chiefs-to-put-billiat-on-the-market/">Newsday</a>

Kaizer Chiefs: Khama Billiat Is Obviously Missed

Khama Billiat has rubbished media reports claiming that he had married a South African socialite and singer as his second wife.
A South African weekly publication, City Press, reported that Billiat married television star Nomcebo “Dot” Mthethwa.
The publication further reported that the Warriors and Kaizer Chiefs winger had secretly paid lobola for his new lover.
Nomcebo’s mother, Smaniso Mthethwa, confirmed that Billiat was engaged to her daughter and the two were planning a future together.
Mthethwa refused to divulge more details on Billiat and Nomcebo’s courtship, saying she needs permission from the couple.
However, speaking to Chronicle Sport from his base in South Africa, Billiat said he has not taken a second wife and is happily married Kim (Esnath Munyedawo). He said:
<blockquote>Khama has one wife, Mai Kim, I never married anyone. I don’t know why people are doing this. I repeat I am happily married to Mai Kim.</blockquote>
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/billiat-rubbishes-second-wife-marriage-reports/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Chronicle</a></h4>

Khama Billiat Dismisses Second Wife Marriage Reports

South African-based Warriors winger Khama Billiat has reportedly married a second wife, Trace TV presenter, Nomcebo ‘Dot’ Mthethwa’.
According to a City Press report, Billiat recently paid Lobola for the young socialite who comes from eMpangeni in
KwaZulu-Natal (KZN).
Nomcebo’s mother, Smaniso Mthetwa, confirmed that Billiat was engaged to her daughter and referred all questions to the couple.
When contacted for comment, Billiat (30) laughed and hung up the phone. Billiat is already married to his wife of 10 years Esnath Munyedawo. The two have a daughter together.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.news24.com/citypress/trending/khama-billiat-finds-love-in-dots-arms-20210110" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">News24.com</a></h4>

Khama Billiat Marries Second Wife

Kaizer Chiefs veteran midfielder, Willard Katsande, was left out of the side that faced Angolan outfit, Primero de Agosto, last night in the Caf Champions League after testing positive for coronavirus.
South African media suggests that the former Zimbabwe Warriors captain was in self-isolation in South Africa and could not make it to Angola. Soccerladuma reported:
<blockquote>According to Siya sources close to the club, Katsande is believed to have tested positive for COVID-19 and is currently isolating.</blockquote>
Amakhosi’s veteran shot-stopper, Itumeleng Khune, was also not part of the squad in Angola that travelled to Angola but reasons for his absence were not stated.
Meanwhile, Katsande’s compatriot, Khama Billiat played a huge part in Kaizer Chiefs’ 1-0 victory against the Angolan outfit.
Billiat set off down the left flank before crossing into the goalmouth where co-striker Leonardo Castro kneed the ball past goalkeeper Tony Cabaça and into the net.
Amakhosi will now advance to the Champions League group stages with a 1-0 aggregate.
Kaizer Chiefs return to FNB Stadium on Saturday where they clash with Maritzburg United in a DStv Premiership tie.
More: <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/2021/01/katsande-tests-covid-19-positive/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">NewsDay;</a> <a href="https://www.iol.co.za/sport/soccer/africa/kaizer-chiefs-advance-to-champions-league-group-stages-73e6b541-7355-451f-85c3-6725b15a619e" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">iOL.co.za</a>

Willard Katsande Tests Positive For Coronavirus

Warriors coach, Zdravko Loga Logarusic has said Zimbabwean international, Tino Kadewere, who plies his trade for French Ligue 1 side, Lyon, can form a combination with his compatriots.
He said Tino has a great combination with his teammates, Ekambi and Depay at Lyon which can be replicated at Warriors with players like Knowledge Musona and Khama Billiat.
Loga speaks when Tino has, week in and week out, scored crucial goals and assisted his teammates to propel Lyin to the summit of the Ligue 1 table. Speaking to <a href="http://panafricanfootball.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Pan African Football</a>, the Croatian international said:
<blockquote>I have been closely watching him and I must admit that the boy is a formidable force. He is riding high like a Warrior. He is raising the country’s flag high.
My hope is that he keeps this form until we restart Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers next year. We need him to keep his A game and score more goals for us. Last time in Algeria, he scored although we lost but in the coming matches he will score as we win.
We have great players, Musona (Knowledge), Billiat (Khama), Nakamba (Marvelous) and many others who I know Tino can form a strong combination with, just like he has done with Ekambi and Depay at Lyon.
I am hoping he stays injury free, because when one is doing good sometimes injuries can kill the momentum which is what we don’t want for our player.</blockquote>
Tino quickly adapted to Ligue 1 after transferring from the lower tier of French football where he was last season crowned the top goalscorer with 20 goals from 24 starts.
More: <a href="https://www.newzimbabwe.com/kadewere-form-delights-warriors-coach/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">NewZimbabwe</a>

Loga Wants Tino, Ekambi, Depay Combination Cloned For Zim

Zimbabwean international footballer, Khama Billiat has said the Warriors can have a good result against the Desert Foxes of Algeria.
Billiat speaks ahead of the back-to-back Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier matches slated for this Thursday in Algeria and Monday at the National Sports Stadium.
Algeria have played 20 games without conceding a defeat but Billiat says a number of issues including history play an essential role i football.
When the two sides met at the 2017 AFCON finals in Gabon, <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2017/01/15/zimbabwe-draws-1-1-algeria-first-afcon-group-b-match/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">the Warriors came within just eight minutes of beating the Desert Foxes before settling for a 2-2 draw.</a> Speaking to The Herald, the Kaizer Chiefs forward said:
<blockquote>It’s about what matters in African football, the Africa Cup of Nations and we can’t relax. We just got to give it our all and make sure that we get a result.
We know what happened the last time we played them in 2017 in Gabon. The match was lit and it was explosive.
We still expect the same intensity, in this match, but a lot has changed. Algeria have since risen to become the champions of the continent.
Not only that but they have stretched for 20 games without conceding defeat. That tells a story about their pedigree and consistency.
But, we are banking on several factors, history being one of it. We also have good players who can destroy any opponent any day.</blockquote>
Khama however bemoaned lack of enough preparations which he said is a recurring issue.
After two matches, Algeria are on top of the group which consists of Zimbabwe, 2nd, Botswana and Zambia. Algeria have six points while Zimbabwe have four points.
More: <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/khama-challenges-team-mates/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Herald</a>

AFCON: Zimbabwe Players Can Destroy Any Team - Billiat

The Zimbabwe Warriors are in Algiers for an AFCON qualifier against the Desert Foxes of Algeria tomorrow at 8 PM [9 PM CAT]. The team left RGM international airport aboard an <a class="link-complex" data-user-name="FlyAirZimbabwe" href="https://twitter.com/FlyAirZimbabwe/" rel="noopener user noreferrer" target="_blank">@FlyAirZimbabwe</a> chartered flight at 11.15 PM last night and landed in Algiers at 7.25 AM. See pictures below.
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PICTURES: Warriors In Algeria For AFCON Qualifier

Algeria Friday won 1-0 against Nigeria to extend their unbeaten run to 19 matches ahead of a clash with the Zimbabwe Warriors in an Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier match.
The Algeria-Nigeria match was played in the Austrian town of Sankt Veit an der Glan.
The Desert Foxes last lost 2018 away to Benin and now move to the Netherlands for a friendly against Mexico on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, the <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2020/10/09/pressured-zifa-arranges-charter-flight-for-warriors/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Warriors were scheduled to travel to Malawi this Saturday</a> ahead of their international friendly pencilled for Sunday.
Whatever the result the Warriors will get, it will unlikely reflect how strong or weak the team is considering that a number of players who are likely to be part of the team to face Algeria pulled out of the friendly match.
These players include Macauley Bonne (Queens Park Rangers), Tino Kadewere (Lyon) and Prince Dube who plays in Tanzania.
More: <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/afp/article-8825065/Algeria-beat-Nigeria-extend-unbeaten-run-19-matches.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">AFP</a>

Algeria Maintains Perfect Form Ahead Of Warriors Clash

Outspoken South African coach Mlungisi ‘Professor’ Ngubane says Khama Billiat should emulate his Kaizer Chiefs teammate Willard Katsande and work hard to prove his critics wrong on the pitch.
Speaking in an interview with Star FM’s Daily Sports Zone on Thursday, Ngubane said he will not withdraw his age-cheating allegations against Billiat. He said:
<blockquote>I am talking about Billiat because he has been my favourite player. I don’t support Chiefs; I don’t support Sundowns but I love a player that can express himself.
I don’t hate Billiat, you know what I like about Katsande, even if he is not playing well he can show you that he wants to play, he is a fighter. He always shows commitment.
Billiat sometimes it’s like he doesn’t care, that’s my problem he doesn’t try hard enough.</blockquote>
Ngubane insisted that he will not take back his words and the onus was on Billiat to prove his critics wrong. He said:
<blockquote>I will always speak out what I see and what I think it is. I won’t take my words back because I want Billiat to read those words for him to take those words positive and he must work hard to prove us that none of that is true.
I am just saying because most of the players cheated age, I was once a young boy and at the age of 26, I was not doing what I used to do when I was 25.
(I think) Khama doesn’t want to be with Chiefs, if he wants to be with Chiefs maybe there is something wrong, maybe he cheated age. Maybe he came here saying he was 22 when he was 25 I don’t know.</blockquote>
Ngubane added that Billiat’s body language suggests that he was not happy playing for Chiefs but he has no other option than perform as he is being paid a lot of money.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.hmetro.co.zw/ngubane-adamant/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">H-Metro</a></h4>

South African Coach Repeats Billiat Age-cheating Claims

Outspoken South African coach Mlungisi ‘Professor’ Ngubane has suggested that Warriors winger Khama Billiat’s poor form at Kaizer Chiefs might be as a result of age cheating.
Ngubane argued that if Billiat was really 29 years of age (he turned 30 on August 19)), he wouldn’t be playing as poorly as he is doing. Said Ngubane:
<blockquote>Billiat is playing like a player who came here having reduced his age.
Now he’s trying but it’s no longer happening. Maybe he is not even 29. He can’t play like this.
Earning so much money and you play like that? The heart and the mind want to do it but the body refuses.</blockquote>
Chiefs lost their clear advantage in the title race after losing 1-0 to Bidvest Wits on Sunday afternoon and have now failed to win their last four Absa Premiership games with the season drawing to a close.
Amakhosi managed to retain top spot (albeit on goal difference) after Mamelodi Sundowns lost by the same scoreline to Baroka on Sunday.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.kickoff.com/news/articles/south-africa-news/categories/news/premiership/mlungisi-professor-ngubane-something-wrong-at-kaizer-chiefs/684582" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">KickOff</a></h4>

SA Coach Claims Khama Billiat Is An 'Age Cheat'

Former Zimbabwe Warriors skipper, Willard Katsande who plays for South African Premiership giants Kaizer Chiefs has said he was convinced that his compatriot, Khama Billiat will eventually deal with criticism over his recent form.
Katsande speaks when the former Sundowns forward is being criticised for dipping in form since his arrival at Amakhosi from Masandawana. He said:
<blockquote>Khama is a big player and in most cases criticism comes only to big players. I know he knows how to deal with it but as a player he ought to remain focused.
He is important and we are not worried he will deal with it, are praying to keep the winning spirit in us.</blockquote>
His remarks come after Billiat also displayed a less convincing performance as Chiefs capitulated to a 3-1 defeat to Bloemfontein Celtic at Tuks Stadium on Wednesday night.
Meanwhile, Kaizer Chiefs coach, Middendorp speaking after the match said it was apparent the 2019-20 season was not a great season from Khama adding that everyone knows he has huge potential.
Middendorp also said that the team can only support him and put him into better movement and expect that he will do better.
Billiat has this season scored 1 goal forAmakhosi and has spent the good part of the season healing from injuries.
More: <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">NewsDay</a>

"Criticism Usually Comes To Big Players" - Katsande In Solidarity With Billiat

Zimbabwean attacking midfielder, Khama Billiat has expressed frustration at the injuries he sustained during the two seasons he has been with Kaizer Chiefs.
The Warriors talisman moved to Amakhosi after many years of success at Mamelodi Sundowns and hopes were high that the would retain or surpass his form at the Naturena-based club.
However, injuries have also hamstrung Billiat’s adventure at the Amakhosi forcing him to spend close to 74 days, nursing injuries, and has played 14 of the club’s 24 league matches and has contributed only one goal.
Speaking to the South African media on his experience so far, he said:
<blockquote>It is difficult, to be honest — it’s emotional. You try by all means to take it positively because there’s no other way you get to contribute while sitting at home.
So, you try by all means to talk to the guys.
It’s not easy, you end up feeling like it is okay, yet you have a duration of time you have to be out for certain reasons.</blockquote>
Billiat was essential for Mamelodi Sundowns in the CAF Champions League and CAF Super Cup campaigns thereby attracting the interest of some European clubs.
He was also voted the Premiership Player of the Season, Players’ Player of the Season and Midfielder of the Season in 2016.
More: <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/billiat-remains-under-pressure/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Herald</a>

"It's Difficult, To Be Honest," - Billiat Under Pressure At Kaizer Chiefs

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