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Kekana in the mould of Matthaus - Manzini lauds Mamelodi Sundowns captain

Mamelodi Sundowns legend Michael Manzini has lauded Hlompho Kekana as a dynamic captain after the midfielder celebrated his 35th birthday on Saturday.

Kekana has become of the most decorated captains in the history of the Premier Soccer League (PSL) since he was handed the club captaincy in 2016, replacing Ramahlwe Mphahlele.

The Bafana Bafana international has led the Brazilians to five major trophies including the 2016 Caf Champions League and 2017 Caf Super Cup.

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Manzini, who captained Sundowns to two PSL titles in 2006 and 2007, feels that Kekana is in the mould of legendary German footballer Lothar Matthaus.