During Kaizer Chiefs FC and Chippa United’s game yesterday, Chiefs goalkeeper Brandon Petersen was a captain. Newly Chiefs appointed coach Molefi Ntseki revealed why he decided to give the arm band to Petersen on the absence of both Itumeleng Khune and Keagan Dolly.
Both Khune and Dolly were announced as players who will lead Chiefs during the 2023/2024 season.
According to head coach Molefi Ntseki, Petersen was trusted to be a captain because he has been with the club for a very long time. As a player, he has settled and can lead.
Ntseki says he believes Petersen is a leader and can found it easy to lead other players.
Apart from that, Petersen on what makes Castillo a perfect signing for Chiefs, according to Petersen, the talented midfielder has a great vision and is good on the ball. He expects the 29-year-old to be bossing the midfield once he has gelled in the team.
“Quality, I haven’t seen a player like him in a while, his vision, just his understanding. There is a language barrier, but as soon as you explain something to him with the ball, he gets it like that and does it,” said Petersen.
In other news, new Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Edson Castillo has sent a message to Amakhosi fans, saying he wants to “win many trophies” with the club.
Castillo, 29, became the third Venezuelan player to move to Naturena, following in the footsteps of Jose Torrealba and Leandro Perez.
He is one of seven new signings which the club has unveiled so far and many expect him to add more stability and strength to the club’s defensive midfield.
Castillo joined his new teammates in camp in Mpumalanga, before they will head off on their African pre-season tour that will see them face Young Africans SC in Dar es Salaam at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium on 22 July and Township Rollers at Botswana’s National Stadium on 29 July.
“I’m very excited to start this new chapter in my football career with a club like Kaizer Chiefs,” he stated in a message on Instagram.
“I want to thank them for the welcome they have given me from the first moment I arrived in this great city.
“I would also like to thank everyone who has supported me in this process including the club’s board, coaching staff and my representatives, Andrande Sports Group.
“I will give my all to achieve the goals we have set ourselves as a club and of course win many titles for this great club. Amakhosi for life!”
Castillo and his new teammates will have a first chance to impress when Chiefs kick off their 2023/24 DStv Premiership campaign with a home clash against fixture against Chippa United at FNB Stadium.
