Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Brilliant Khuzwayo has been forced to retire at the age of 29.

The club says Kwuzwayo’s early retirement is due to an injury suffered before the start of the 2018/19 season.

A statement posted on Pirates’ official website reads: “In a sad turn of events for a goalkeeper that lived for the game, Brilliant Khuzwayo is forced into early retirement by an injury that was corroborated by independent medical reports…

“His return to play for the senior team was therefore not a coincidence. That is until he was plagued by aijwgegey5 recurring injury that has ultimately cut his career short.

“Instead of responding in bitterness, the disappointed yet strong-willed Brilliant Khuzwayo found acceptance of his situation in his faith.”