Brandon Petersen has broken his silence on social media after being snubbed from the FIFA World Cup squad. The Kaizer Chiefs captain is also one of six Bafana Bafana players who turned down an opportunity to travel to Mexico to watch the tournament as spectators.
KAIZER CHIEFS CAPTAIN BRANDON PETERSEN SPEAKS OUT
Brandon Petersen has made his first Instagram post since the Bafana Bafana FIFA World Cup squad was announced last month.
The Kaizer Chiefs captain – who was seemingly snubbed by coach Hugo Broos – has chosen to spend quality time with his wife and children, turning down a free trip by Minister of Sport Gayton McKenzie to watch the national team’s opening match in Mexico.
In the post, Brandon posed alongside his family, his biggest supporters.
He shared: “In the eyes of my wife and the smiles of my three children, I see everything I’ll ever need. They are my absolute world”
The post was liked by Bradley Cross, the only Kaizer Chiefs player to make the Bafana World Cup squad.
Another footballer, retired Bafana star Benni McCarthy, also showed love to the Amakhosi goalkeeper.
Benni previously encouraged Brandon to keep his head high, despite the disappointing news.
He commented under a previous post: “You deserved more broertjie. But you should be proud of everything you did up until now, better things are coming your way 🔥 Keep pushing my man”.
‘THE OUTCOME IS NOT ALWAYS WHAT WE WANT’
On his Instagram Stories, Brandon Petersen also shared a link to a video in which he quoted a Bible verse and spoke about his Christian faith.
In the video, the 31-year-old Kaizer Chiefs skipper spoke about a time during his professional career when he had received a devastating diagnosis from a doctor.
His faith in God encouraged him to stay strong, and after a lengthy rehabilitation, he was back on the pitch.
Brandon encouraged his followers to trust in God during difficult life circumstances.
He said during the video: “He has promised never to leave us or forsake us. The outcome is not always what we want or look like what we wanted it to be. But with Him on our side, we are always the victors. We can freely declare that if God is for us, then who can be against us?”
FAMILY OVER FIFA WORLD CUP
Brandon Petersen is among the six Bafana players who turned down Gayton McKenzie’s FIFA World Cup offer.
The Minister of Sport invited the players from clubs like Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns on a sponsored trip to Mexico to watch Bafana Bafana play their opening match against Mexico, as mere spectators.
Despite being national team players, the group did not appear on FIFA’s official registered player list. This means they could play in the tournament and will be merely spectators in the stands.
