'Shutdown baby' — Linda Mntambo welcomes his bundle of joy

22 March 2023 - 13:17
By Joy Mphande
Soccer star Linda Mntambo celebrates the birth of his third child.
Image: Instagram/ Linda Mntambo Soccer star Linda Mntambo celebrates the birth of his third child.

Congratulations are in order for Linda Mntambo and his family after they welcomed a new member to their family. 

The soccer star took to his Instagram timeline, posting a picture of him holding a newborn baby, revealing he had welcomed his third child on Monday.

In the post, Linda jokingly thanked EFF leader Julius Malema for the “shutdown” as he was able to share the precious moment on Monday.

“May you continue to bless us with health, happiness and laughter. We are deeply grateful for baby Khanya. Thank you Julius Malema for shutdown ... if it wasn’t for you I would be at work and would have missed this moment.”

Taking to his Instagram stories Linda expressed his gratitude to God. 

“Grateful for your grace and mercy over my life and all the blessings you have showered me with.”

On his timeline, Linda has been hinting at expanding his family after the birth of his third child.

“Of all titles I have been privileged to have, ‘dad’ has always been the best.”

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