Is Denis Onyango planning to retire after winning yet another PSL title? Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper makes bold statement about his future - 'I am on two percent left; I have exhausted the 98 percent'

Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper Denis Onyango has given a strong hint that he will be part of the club next season, even after winning his 12th Premier Soccer League title.

The experienced Ugandan custodian said he still has something he can offer to the team, and that is exactly what he wants to achieve.

"What do you think? Go for the 13th one. Yeah, I am still playing. The club still has to speak to me, but I still believe I have the energy to support the boys. To be honest, I am still here. One more (season). The body will speak to me, but I am still here. I speak with confidence that I am still at Mamelodi Sundowns for another season," Onyango said, as quoted by Soccer Laduma.

"For me, it's about showing the youngsters it's possible, regardless of your age. Probably I am on two percent left. I have exhausted the 98 percent. It's for the young ones to know that you need to work hard to get to where you want to be," he added.

"Talent alone is not enough. I am not the most talented goalkeeper, but when we work at training, Ronwen and I will give the same. It does not matter how old I am; I must give the same. If I can't give the same, then I must retire." 

Onyango also praised his teammates and coaches for working hard to deliver the eight-in-a-row title despite challenges at the beginning of the season.

"To be honest, I never thought it would get to 12, but the moment you work hard and go to the right teams, I think it opens up. Twelve is a lot, but there are people who are on eight, and they can catch up anytime," he added. 

"For me, it's an incredible thing to be part of the group that has won the eighth in a row. It has not been easy. We didn't start off well with a few challenges and a change of coaches," Onyango continued.

"But the guys stayed focused because we knew that the target was to win the league, stay in the Champions League, and win more trophies. For me, it's been about pushing the young ones and showing them the bigger picture." 

The former SC Villa goalkeeper has been quite involved this season, as he has made 13 appearances in all competitions for the record PSL champions.

His presence gives the Sundowns' technical bench a rich option when the first-choice keeper, Ronwen Williams, is not available.

His experience is also good for Jody February, who is the third choice at the club now. Having both Onyango and Williams as his mentors, February has the best people he can learn from since he is the youngest of the three.

Onyango's presence in the Sundowns ranks is also a big factor when it comes to leadership in the dressing room. He, at 40, and Themba Zwane, at 35, are the most senior Sundowns players, and that naturally makes them leaders that other squad members can look up to.

Sundowns' focus is now on the Caf Champions League, and this means Onyango is highly motivated to win his second continental star with the club.

Zwane is the other player who is hoping to win the second Champions League title with Sundowns since he was part of the 2016 squad.

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