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Khama Billiat<\/a> has explained his controversial involvement in the Warriors\u2019 game against Somalia on Tuesday.<\/p>\n

The 29-year old was drafted into the match-day squad in the last minute and went on to play a big role in beating Somalia 3-1 to progress through to the group stages of the qualifiers.<\/p>\n

But his Kaizer Chiefs coach Ernst Middendorp seemed unhappy with Billiat\u2019s involvement for the entire 90 minutes considering the concerns surrounding his progressive recovery from a knock.<\/p>\n

The player had missed action due to injuries and has managed just two appearances for his club since the start of the season.<\/p>\n

Speaking to the club media on Thursday, the Zimbabwe international has cleared the air on the issue saying: \u201cI wish to thank the club for acceding to the call-up.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs you know I was nursing an injury, but the club and the national team management agreed to my release.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe thought the match would provide a good platform to test my recovery.<\/p>\n

\u201cAfter all, it was a team effort and I am glad I contributed. Nothing comes close to representing the nation, especially if you consider the situation we found ourselves in.\u201d<\/p>\n

The winger, meanwhile, rejoined the team for training on Thursday ahead of the weekend\u2019s clash against Polokwane City.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Khama Billiat has explained his controversial involvement in the Warriors\u2019 game against Somalia on Tuesday. The 29-year old was drafted into the match-day squad in the last minute and went on to play a big role in beating Somalia 3-1 to progress through to the group stages of the qualifiers. 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