Kaizer Chiefs have been struggling to keep a clean sheet in the ongoing 2024/25 season across all competitions.
They have played seven competitive fixtures, and the only time they managed to come through without conceding was in the Carling Knockout's Round of 16 game against SuperSport United, a match they won 4-0.
Fiacre Ntwari, a summer signing from TS Galaxy, has played in all the aforementioned matches. Bruce Bvuma is serving as the Glamour Boys' second-choice keeper ahead of Brandon Petersen and Bontle Molefe.
Club's legend Itumeleng Khune who served Amakhosi for 25 years has now opened up on the four keepers at the club, as well as their potential.
They have to forget about Khune
“We have to give them credit, to play for a big club like Kaizer Chiefs is not easy. Many legends, and people who have traveled this path before us,” the 37-year-old told the media.
“They have been sharing their stories, that the Chiefs jersey is heavy and not for everyone. Even journalists have said that also, so it’s not a secret that not just anyone can play for such a big brand you need Kaizer Chiefs material.
“So, with the current goalkeepers I think they have great potential, they just have to forget about who they replaced, focus on themselves and help the team going forward,” Khune stated.
I knew the pressure of replacing Baloyi – Khune
Khune has further explained how it felt filling the void left by Brian Baloyi who had ditched Amakhosi for Mamelodi Sundowns and had to battle with Rowen Fernandez for that number one jersey.
“When I got to the first team I knew I was replacing Brain Baloyi who achieved everything in South African football. So I knew that I had big shoes to fill, and when I was promoted I was offered jersey number 16,” he continued.
“I knew the pressure that the jersey was coming with. So I was like, can you guys just add 16 on top of the 16, to make it 32 so that I can start my own thing, which worked perfectly well. I managed to inspire other goalkeepers.
“But I just want the guys to not put themselves under pressure and say hey, we have to prove a point to say we are or will be better than Itumeleng Khune,” the Bafana Bafana legend stated.
“No, they must run their own race, be in their own lane, and in no time they will surpass what Itumeleng Khune has achieved.”
