Kaizer Chiefs secure captain Petersen with contract extension

The move puts to rest – at least for now – speculation that the Glamour Boys were still weighing up whether to enter fresh negotiations with the goalkeeper over a new long-term deal in the coming months.

In any case, Petersen and his representatives were always set to wait on the club’s decision, with the contract clause giving Chiefs the right to retain the player for an additional season.

Amakhosi had tied Petersen down to a two-year contract in February 2024, at which time it was confirmed that an option for a further season had been included in the agreement.

The public broadcaster reported as early as December, prior to the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), that there were strong internal indications the Soweto giants were not prepared to allow Petersen to leave, particularly after handing him the captain’s armband following extensive deliberations.

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The 31-year-old was appointed skipper by the co-coaching duo of Cedric Kaze and Youssef Ben Khalil, a decision that further entrenched his status as the club’s first-choice goalkeeper ahead of Bruce Bvuma and Fiacre Ntwari this season.

Petersen was also named in Hugo Broos’ preliminary squad for the AFCON in Morocco, although he ultimately missed out on the final 25-man selection.

He has featured in 20 matches across all competitions this season, including the Betway Premiership and CAF Confederation Cup, earning praise for leading by example.

With Chiefs still harbouring an outside chance of mounting a league challenge, Petersen’s form could prove crucial in the run-in.