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*Warriors Legend Unhappy With Billiat Decision* *Follow Pindula on WhatsApp for daily new updates* https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va84dngJP21B2nWeyM3v?si Warriors legend Innocent Chikoya has questioned the decision taken by Khama Billiat to quit playing for the national team a few months before the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals. The Kaizer Chiefs star announced his retirement from international football on Monday night, just over 24 hours after Zimbabwe drew 1-1 with Ethiopia in a World Cup qualifier played at the National Sports Stadium. ---------- itel A70 256GB $99USD Buy on WhatsApp: https://wa.me/263717684274?text=22240 Calls: 0772464000 ---------- Speaking to the Siya crew, Chikoya, a former Orlando Pirates and Warriors left-back, said he was disappointed to have learnt of Billiat’s retirement. He said: > I think Chiefs benefitted. To be honest with you, he was supposed to just continue until after the AFCON, which is now in January. > Those are the only games left because there’s no international football until then and it is such a big tournament. Zimbabwe have been drawn in Group B alongside Senegal, Malawi and Guinea in the continental showpiece, and Chikoya expected Billiat to captain the side. He said: > Everybody cherishes playing at the AFCON, but Khama decides to quit. Perhaps it’s the burden of playing for a big brand like Chiefs and then still having to travel to represent his national team. > But there is no one in the local game from Zimbabwe who can give what Khama is giving the national team. > I was surprised to find out in our group chat with Zim legends. I don’t think this was a wise decision, in my opinion. > There is AFCON – go! Enjoy yourself and then retire afterwards, give your best and then call it a day. You retire a hero. Chikoya believes Billiat decided to quit the national team so that he could revive his form at Amakhosi following complaints that he was missing a lot of matches due to injury while he was earning big money. He added: > Maybe he’s trying to revive his career and trying to be the Khama that people know. His performance has not been what we are used to for a number of years, it’s only now that he is – being at his best and concentrating on club football. > It could also be about securing his future with Chiefs, as we know he signed a two-year contract recently (in July). Maybe it’s his age, and he feels he’s given enough for the national team. I don’t know. *More: Soccer Laduma* _If you found this article useful_ *Please support Pindula by forwarding to friends and groups*
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