Kaizer Chiefs keepers renew contracts. Is Khune out?

Kaizer Chiefs have officially offered the talented midfielder Nkosingiphile Ngcobo, as well as goalkeepers, Bruce Bvuma and Brandon Petersen, new contracts.

Veteran keeper Itumeleneg Khune is playing in his final season according to the club, and it could explain why he was not offered a new contract.

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The 36-year-old shotstopper however still believes he can play until he’s 40 and could find a new team next seaon.

For Kaizer Chiefs, the fututr loook bright in their goalkeeping department .Bvuma has impressed so far this season and he is expected to remain no. keeper.

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KAIZER CHIEFS RETAIN KEEPERS BUT WHAT ABOUT ITU?

“Having joined the Club’s youth academy in 2014, Bruce Bvuma’s rise through the ranks has been nothing short of remarkable. From displaying exceptional skills and determination in every match he played, Bvuma swiftly made his way to the first team. His agility, lightning-fast reflexes, and unwavering commitment to the game have solidified his position as one of the most promising young talents in South African football,” the club said in a statement.

The contract extension, which keeps Bvuma at Kaizer Chiefs until June 2026 with an option to extend for a further year, underlines the Kaizer Chiefs’s belief in their goalkeeper’s abilities.

Bvuma’s fellow goalkeeper, Brandon Petersen, has also penned a contract that will see him at Chiefs until the end of June 2026, also with an option to possibly add another year.

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“The 29-year-old Petersen arrived at Naturena from the now-defunct Bidvest Wits in 2020, but he was only officially registered in July 2021. With the current season being his third for the Glamour Boys, he has represented the team in 43 official matches.”

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The third contract signing is for Nkosingiphile Ngcobo. Just like Bvuma, Ngcobo started playing in the team’s development structures. He was promoted in 2017, at the age of 17, and has played in various competitions, including the CAF Champions League, where Amakhosi reached the final in 2021.