LifestyleIn a devastating twist of fate, a former Mamelodi Sundowns prospect has announced his retirement from football at the age of just 21. The storyFormer Sundowns academy star Chris Mto has announced his retirement from football due to chronic injuries setbacks. One of the country's brightestMto was regarded as one of the country's brightest young prospects, having been named Defender of the Tournament at the 2023 Engen Champ of Champs, according to Football Stage. "Battling chronic pain, recurring setbacks, and the constant cycle of rehab has been an incredibly exhausting and difficult journey, both physically and mentally. It underlined the immense potential Mto had shown during his development, making his premature retirement all the more heartbreaking.