Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Brandon Petersen says they are in good spirits ahead of the Soweto derby against Orlando Pirates. Petersen is relishing what he describes as his best season at Kaizer Chiefs, crediting hard work and patience within the team, as he looks to finish strongly, including winning the final Soweto derby of the campaign.
Chiefs will visit arch-rivals Orlando Pirates in the return leg of the Betway Premiership Soweto derby at FNB Stadium on Sunday afternoon (3pm kick-off). While they may be underdogs on paper, Chiefs are highly motivated. They are unbeaten in their last six league matches, with five wins and a draw against Polokwane City, and have Petersen back between the posts.
Petersen’s Rise to the Top
Petersen’s journey to the top hasn’t been easy. He joined the club in July 2021 after spending the previous season without a team following the sale of Bidvest Wits. His start was far from smooth, as he was initially behind two experienced international goalkeepers. But through patience and hard work, he has risen to become not only the No. 1, but also the club captain.
According to the Kaizer Chiefs Wikipedia page, the team has a long history of producing talented goalkeepers. Petersen has followed in the footsteps of greats like Itumeleng Khune and Daniel Akpeyi, who are both experienced international goalkeepers.
Season Highlights
Petersen has had an impressive season, with 13 clean sheets in 19 league matches. He has been instrumental in Chiefs’ push for a top-three finish. His performances have not gone unnoticed, with Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos recently indicating that, had Petersen not been injured, he would have been in contention for the latest national team squad.
Some of Petersen’s notable achievements this season include:
- 13 clean sheets in 19 league matches
- 5 wins and a draw in the last 6 league matches
- Returned to the starting lineup after injury, helping Chiefs to a strong run of form
With a handful of matches remaining, Petersen is focused on maintaining his form and letting his performances speak for themselves. He is determined to help Chiefs finish the season strongly and make a push for a top-three finish.
