Khune holds the record for featuring in the most number of successive seasons as a Kaizer Chiefs player in the PSL era (16) since his introduction in 2007, and will boost his coaching aspirations working under the returning Rainer Dinkelacker, as well as coaches Aubrey Mathibe and Rory Minnaar in the goalkeeping department.

Upon his contract extension, Kaizer Chiefs Sporting Director Kaizer Motaung Jr. reiterated that Khune will use the upcoming season to broaden his technical acumen, as he transitions into a new coaching and ambassadorial role working with the marketing division at the club.

"It is remarkable that Itu, at the age of 36, has been with Chiefs for over 20 years and this speaks to his love for the game, dedication, hard work and commitment because very few achieve this feat, we hope that he gives it his all in this final season and shares his valuable experience with the younger players in the team," Motaung Jr. said.

Khune, who spent five years in the Chiefs development structures before being promoted to the senior team in 2004/05 season, will be in the gold and black colours of Amakhosi as a member of the first team for a 20th season, which is a new record for the club, the former Bafana Bafana goalkeeper made his debut in August 2007 against Jomo Cosmos, at the age of 20.