Khama Billiat has penned an emotional farewell message to “brother” Willard Katsande after the latter left Kaizer Chiefs.
Katsande was one of seven players who were not in Chiefs’ plans for the upcoming season and the 35-year-old has since joined Sekhukhune United.
Billiat and Katsande first played together at Ajax Cape Town and later again at Naturena, while also representing Zimbabwe together at international level.
The Chiefs midfielder has now thanked Katsande for his support throughout the years, wishing him all the best for the future.
“We meet to part and part to meet,” he wrote on Instagram.
“A brother who gave me support when I needed the most, the protection you gave me from the time we joined Ajax it’s something I didn’t think I was going to have.
“It wasn’t a bloomy start, there are times the terrain was hard for me but you could find a way to tell me how good I am how no mater how tougher it got on the other side. You always pushed me and assured me you will do everything to make me get back to the top.
“I can’t mention enough times at Kaizer Chiefs and the national team you protected me like your own son. You one of the best brothers that gave me comfort in times and ways I never thought, in all fairness I don’t think I have thanked you enough as a brother that has done so much since my day one in South Africa.
“Yet again we part ways on the professional scene as teammates but not as brothers. I will forever wish you the best in all your endeavors, your hard work will always be your identity, your selflessness will always be your DNA and your Legendary status will always be your key that will unlock new and more avenues in your career after Kaizer Chiefs!
“A new challenge has been unlocked. See you in the tunnel, see you on the pitch my new opponent.”
