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Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. <\/strong><\/span>Warriors legend Innocent Chikoya has questioned the decision taken by Khama Billiat to quit playing for the national team a few months before the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals.<\/p>\n

The Kaizer Chiefs star announced his retirement from international football on Monday night, just over 24 hours after Zimbabwe drew 1-1 with Ethiopia in a World Cup qualifier played at the National Sports Stadium.<\/p>\n

Speaking to the Siya crew, Chikoya, a former Orlando Pirates and Warriors left-back, said he was disappointed to have learnt of Billiat\u2019s retirement. He said:<\/p>\n

I think Chiefs benefitted. To be honest with you, he was supposed to just continue until after the AFCON, which is now in January.<\/p>\n

Those are the only games left because there\u2019s no international football until then and it is such a big tournament.<\/p>\n

Zimbabwe have been drawn in Group B alongside Senegal, Malawi and Guinea in the continental showpiece, and Chikoya expected Billiat to captain the side. He said:<\/p>\n

Everybody cherishes playing at the AFCON, but Khama decides to quit. Perhaps it\u2019s the burden of playing for a big brand like Chiefs and then still having to travel to represent his national team.<\/p>\n

But there is no one in the local game from Zimbabwe who can give what Khama is giving the national team.<\/p>\n

I was surprised to find out in our group chat with Zim legends. I don\u2019t think this was a wise decision, in my opinion.<\/p>\n

There is AFCON \u2013 go! Enjoy yourself and then retire afterwards, give your best and then call it a day. You retire a hero.<\/p>\n

Chikoya believes Billiat decided to quit the national team so that he could revive his form at Amakhosi following complaints that he was missing a lot of matches due to injury while he was earning big money. He added:<\/p>\n

Maybe he\u2019s trying to revive his career and trying to be the Khama that people know. His performance has not been what we are used to for a number of years, it\u2019s only now that he is \u2013 being at his best and concentrating on club football.<\/p>\n

It could also be about securing his future with Chiefs, as we know he signed a two-year contract recently (in July). Maybe it\u2019s his age, and he feels he\u2019s given enough for the national team. I don\u2019t know.<\/p>\n

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