Kaizer Chiefs caught me drunk just once, says Dumisani Zuma

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Former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Dumisani Zuma has opened up on how his departure from the club came about.

In an interview with Andile Ncube on Metro FM, Zuma denied having alcohol problems whilst at Amakhosi.

He said the only time he went to Naturena under the of alcohol was when he was certain that he would be leaving Chiefs.

Zuma further denied ever being taken to rehabilitation by Chiefs, saying he only went to a psychologist after his car accident.

At the time, Zuma said he had a lot going through his mind so much so that he even considered quiting football.

Zuma featured in 103 competitive matches for Chiefs, scored 13 goals and grabbed 11 assists during his stay.

KAIZER CHIEFS DID CATCH DUMISANI ZUMA DRUNK

“No, I don’t have,” said Zuma when asked if he has an alcohol problem.

“I have only been caught once [at Chiefs], and that was the time Basia [Michaels] and I decided that it’s time for us to go separate ways with the team because I wasn’t okay anymore.

“It was a mutual agreement to part ways and thank you for the service Dumi and thank you for the service at the team.”

“It was that day I was leaving [when I was caught],” added Zuma.

“I think it was even published or posted on Instagram or something because the following day I came to training and I could see the way my teammates greeted me and everything. They said check your Instagram.”

Asked if he has ever been taken to rehab by Chiefs, Zuma said: “No!”.

“What happened is that after my accident I sent an email I think to the manager and I was like, ‘I want to retire now because I can’t’.

“It was too much for me and then that’s when I missed training. And when they found me they said I need to go speak to the psychologist and everything.”