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Snubbed at global stage, Kekana receives solace home


by AKANI CHAUKE
POLOKWANE,
(CAJ News) – AFTER missing out on the Puskás Award again, Hlompo Kekana has earned some measure of consolation after receiving recognition by the government in his home province.
According to the final nomination list released by the Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) on Friday, the Mamelodi Sundowns captain’s goal nominated for the accolade did not make the cut for the top three ahead of the awards to be conferred on Thursday.
However, the Limpopo Department of Sports, Arts and Culture has honoured the midfielder from Zebediela with a special award for that nomination as well as guiding perennial title winners Sundowns to the League and Cup treble last season. ....

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