Kaizer Chiefs News Today: Mayo has been unlucky! Explained – Why Petersen is vital

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Kaizer Chiefs News Today: Mayo has been unlucky! Explained – Why Petersen is vital
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Here is what is making headlines around Kaizer Chiefs in the last 24 hours, including unlucky Khanyisa Mayo, why Amakhosi rely on Brandon Petersen and more.

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Mayo has been unlucky, but…

Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Khalil Ben Youssef has backed Khanyisa Mayo to make a telling impact for the remainder of the season after he scored in the 4-1 win over Magesi FC.

“True, he’s been working hard a lot, he’s been unlucky with one or two injuries, then he’s back, he’s been performing very well in the training sessions, he’s been fighting,” he told the media.

Pule Mmodi (left) and Khanyisa Mayo (centre) are both out of contract at Kaizer Chiefs
Pule Mmodi (left) and Khanyisa Mayo (centre) are both out of contract at Kaizer Chiefs

“He’s been a little bit unlucky in the last few games that he didn’t score – but I think today is his second goal and he will help the team a lot,” Ben Youssef concluded.

Kaze explains why Petersen is vital for Chiefs

Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Brandon Petersen. Photo: Kaizer Chiefs
Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Brandon Petersen. Photo: Kaizer Chiefs

Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Cedric Kaze has spoken about Brandon Petersen’s return to the side, saying it means a lot in terms of stability.

“About Brandon, he’s a player, he’s our captain and he is a player that gives you confidence,” said Kaze.

“A player that gives you that stability as well at the back. He’s a player that is a leader on, off the field as well and we are happy that he’s back.

“I hope that his performance will be good going forward.”

All Chiefs players ready to deliver

Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Khalil Ben Youssef praised the impact of two Amakhosi substitutes following the team’s 4-1 victory over Magesi FC on Wednesday night.

“Yes, I think we didn’t start very well the game but I think the most important thing is to the desire, mentality, to fight for the three points and that we asked about them again,” he told SuperSport TV.

“This kind of game you have to fight to show mentality, character and I’m so proud of the performance of the players. Congratulations for the fans and we have to continue to fight.

I think the first thing is Mayo, we’re so happy with the performance of Mayo and that he scored. Certainly, he is back and made two assists so he is showed the importance for all the players in the squad.

Khalil Ben Youssef in trainning.
Khalil Ben Youssef in trainning. Photo: Kaizer Chiefs

“We have a big squad, big team and all of them they are ready to give us what we asked from them and all of them they’re ready to fight for the team. But the most important thing we’re not performing on one or two players, we’re a big squad and all of them can help,” Ben Youssef continued.

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Willis Sob is an experienced journalist who has been in the game since 2009, covering major assignments around the continent.
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