Former Orlando Pirates winger Mahlatsi Makudubela has decided to call time on his career after 17 seasons.
The 36-year-old has turned out for a number of clubs after coming through the SAFA Transnet School of Excellence and youth ranks of Mamelodi Sundowns.
He featured for the likes of Platinum Stars, Golden Arrows, Chippa United, Highlands Park, Marumo Gallants, FC Gagra, Young Africans, AS Vita, and Siwelele.
Makudubela posted online: “After 17 incredible years in Professional Football, today I announce my retirement from the professional game.
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“From SAFA Transnet School of Excellence in 2004 to playing across South Africa, Czech Republic, Georgia, Tanzania, DRC and Angola — every jersey, every training session, every stadium has shaped me.
“My deepest gratitude to every club I represented. Thank you to every coach, teammate, physio, kit man, and supporter who believed in me. The wins, the losses, the MTN8, Telkom Cup, NBC Premier League titles — I carry them all with pride.”
Makudubela added that he intends to stay in the game and go into coaching.
“Football gave me everything. The discipline, brotherhood, and the love. The boots are hung up, and the Coaching Whistle is next. With love and gratitude,” he wrote.