Lucas Radebe Remains as Popular as Ever at Leeds United After Rousing Reception

• Lucas Radebe is a man still very much loved by Leeds United
• 'The Chief', as he was fondly nicknamed, was welcomed warmly welcomed to Elland Road ahead of the Premier League clash with Brighton
• He became the club's first foreign captain in 1998 while also being the skipper of Bafana Bafana

Lucas Radebe continues to be a fan favourite at Leeds United.

'The Chief' receieved a rousing reception from a packed Elland Road on Saturday ahead of the team's Premier League encounter with Brighton, which ended in a thrilling 2-2 draw.

The Bafana Bafana legend spent 11 successful years at the club from 1994 until 2005, becoming the first foreign captain of Leeds in 1998. Last week, he was a guest pundit during the match between Manchester City and Newcastle United as per Goal.

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Jele stars in Radebe advert

The legendary former Orlando Pirates captain Happy Jele is making the most of the free time he has.

'Magents' has been clubless since his shocking departure from the Buccaneers at the end of last season and has been the subject of rumours regarding his next destination. The upshot is that he has been a lot more prominent away from the game in unfamiliar surroundings.

He appeared in a video alongside the great Lucas Radebe, which is part of food company Luck Stars' "Lucky Star Dishes" marketing campaign.

Cosmos signs Radebe's son

Hugo Radebe will look to make his name under the name of footballing great Jomo Sono.

The former Bafana Bafana and Leeds United legend's son has signed with Jomo Cosmos, which finds itself in the familiar surroundings of the ABC Motsepe League. The club was relegated from the National First Division last season, and will look to get back to the newly-named Motsepe Foundation Championship as soon as possible.

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Radebe explains CAF role

New CAF technical and development committee member Lucas Radebe is excited by his role with the organisation and is raring to go.

The former Kaizer Chiefs, Leeds United and Bafana Bafana defender is one of several football legends that have been roped in by the continent's football governing body. Their main job will be to interact with national football federations across the continent to help grow at grassroots level beyond just the men's game.