Kaizer Chiefs will come up against club legend Knowledge Musona for the first time in more than a decade when they face Zimbabwean outfit Scotland FC in the Toyota Cup on Sunday.
Amakhosi host Scotland FC at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium in what promises to be an emotional occasion, with Musona set to face his former club for the first time since leaving Naturena.
Musona enjoyed two spells with Chiefs and remains one of the club’s most beloved former players.
Nicknamed the “Smiling Assassin” by Amakhosi supporters, the Zimbabwean forward made the biggest impact during his first stint, arriving as an unknown youngster before developing into one of the PSL’s most feared attackers.
Between 2009 and 2011, Musona scored 19 goals in 49 appearances, helping Chiefs win three trophies before earning a move to Germany. He also finished as the PSL Golden Boot winner after scoring 15 league goals in his final full season with the club.
Musona had a memorable first spell at Kaizer Chiefs
He returned to Amakhosi on loan in 2013 under Stuart Baxter and, although he netted an impressive nine goals in 19 appearances, his second spell never quite matched the excitement of his first. Nevertheless, his quality remained evident, and after leaving Chiefs he revived his career in Belgium, where he scored 35 goals for Oostende.
Sunday’s encounter will also see another former Chiefs star, Khama Billiat, line up for Scotland FC. The Zimbabwean duo will have the opportunity to face the club where they both made their names in South African football.
Musona is considered one of the modern great for Kaizer Chiefs having lifted them up for two seasons. He is past his peak but fans will welcome his return to South Africa even if it’s just one game.
For Chiefs supporters, it will be a nostalgic occasion to see two familiar faces back on the same pitch. For Billiat in particular, the match could provide a sense of closure after his departure from Naturena without the chance to properly bid farewell to the Amakhosi faithful.
