The South Africa legend has been a keen follower of his former team Amakhosi, whom he represented for 25 years before his exit two seasons ago. The Glamour Boys have been doing well in the last seven games, where they have collected 17 points from a possible 21.
Soweto Derby heroics
Kaizer Chiefs captain Itumeleng Khune was exceptional in the recent Soweto Derby between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates at the FNB Stadium.
The 31-year-old won the Man of the Match Award as he helped Amakhosi get a point in the 1-1 draw.
He was the difference!
“Petersen has been the difference between Chiefs being in the top three and Chiefs being outside the top eight; it’s a well-deserved Man of the Match,” he said in his analysis on SuperSport Football.
“I am happy he wasn’t just doing it because it’s the Derby or because Coach Hugo Broos is here; he’s been doing it throughout the season. Unfortunately, he suffered an appendix [issue] and missed the first derby; hence, the team lost 3-0.
“He was the difference; he showed how big players perform with big-match temperament. He showed that. I’m proud of him; he must keep up the good work.”
Look beyond World Cup
“He mustn’t look at just going to Mexico with Bafana; he must look beyond that,” Khune further added.
“He’s been in the PSL way too long for him not to be number one by now in the Bafana set-up; he can be proud of himself after this performance. He can say he’s eyeing the Goalkeeper of the Season.
“I think he has bigger goals than just going to Mexico or winning Goalkeeper of the Season; he’s been outstanding,” he ended up challenging Petersen.
Petersen’s stats
This season, Petersen has played 31 games for the club across all competitions with a return of 16 clean sheets, of which 13 have been in the PSL from 20 outings.
Sipho Chaine of Orlando Pirates leads the race for the Golden Gloves, having managed 17 already.
Source: GOAL
