Kaizer Chiefs have been stingy at the back lately. A few of their defensive stars are getting some props in the media.
This run of form has seen caretaker boss Cedric Kaze claim that current number one goalkeeper Brandon Petersen is South Africa’s finest.
Kaizer Chiefs continue their run of clean sheets
The Glamour Boys haven’t conceded since November 29th against Zamalek. They now sit just five points adrift of league leaders Orlando Pirates, and two behind defending champions Sundowns. There might be a genuine fight for the title this season, something we haven’t been able to say for quite some time. Chiefs have a busy February schedule, which could make or break their title aspirations:
- Wed 4 Feb: Stellenbosch vs Kaizer Chiefs (DHL Cape Town Stadium, 19:00, Nedbank Cup R32)
- Sun 8 Feb: Kaizer Chiefs vs Al Masry SC (18:00)
- Sun 15 Feb: Zamalek vs Kaizer Chiefs (18:00)
- Wed 18 Feb: Siwelele vs Chiefs (19:30)
- Tue 24 Feb: Chiefs vs Stellenbosch (19:30)
- Sat 28 Feb: Chiefs vs Orlando Pirates (FNB Stadium, 15:30)
Kaze gives Petersen his flowers
After a string of half a dozen shutouts, Kaze is happy with the work done by Brandon Petersen between the sticks. He’s doing so behind a relatively settled defensive unit of Dillan Solomons, Zitha Kwinika, Aden McCarthy and Inacio Miguel. Thabiso Monyane and Paseka Mako have also featured in recent games, while Given Msimango is having to settle for a place on the bench as he wins full fitness back.
“I am happy to call Brandon Petersen the best goalkeeper in South Africa at the moment for what he has shown and the consistency he has had since the start of the league. But credit also to the rest of the team for the clean sheets,” Kaze told Thabiso Mosia on Radio 2000.