Waving flag with Leicester City FC football club logo. Editorial 3D
Khanya Leshabela (24) made his debut for Cape Town City this afternoon, coming on as a sub after 68 minutes. The former Leicester recruit has finally found a new club, moving back to his native South Africa, to continue career under the guidence of Eric Tinkler, previously a midfielder at Barnsley during their heydays of English football.
This was a game in the cup, Cape Town City reaching the last 16 of the tournament, giving Leshabela the trust to take a penalty in the shoot outs, but sadly missing his shot, the game ending 1-1 at full time, ending 1-3 in the shoot outs.
The Khanya Leshabela return to South Africa, became reality after his Leicester release in the summer. A few few trials here and there did not turn into anything, but gladly his football journey now continues back in his home country.
Cape Town City ended 3rd in the top flight last season and currently 2nd in the table, so this should be a good move for the former Leicester midfielder. His time at Leicester lasted 10 years, joining the club as far back as 2013, seen as a grand talent and one we believed could have taken the full step into becoming a first team regular.
