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Kaizer Chiefs' Brylon Petersen Bags Degree: "Now That's a Flex"

Monday, February 15, 2021 at 12:53 PM by Reeshni Chetty

- Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Brylon Petersen has been on the receiving end of many well wishes

- 25-year-old Petersen was congratulated by the team after bagging his Mechanical Engineering degree

- Chiefs' replies section was packed with amazing messages for the young footballer

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25-year-old Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Brylon Petersen bagged a degree in BSc Engineering (Mechanical) from Wits. Petersen received a personalised congratulatory message from Chiefs on Twitter.

It seems as though Amakhosi had some sort of hand in helping Petersen achieving his dream. Petersen shared a response to Chiefs on Twitter stating that he was grateful for the club for giving him the opportunity to expand his knowledge.

Football fans felt a sense of pride wash over them as they congratulated the young man on his educational feat.

Chiefs player, Brylon Petersen, bags degree — Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Brylon Petersen recently completed his degree at Wits and the team shared a wonderful post in celebration. Image: @brylon_petersen
Source: Twitter

View Chiefs' post below:

Below is Brylon's response:

Briefly.co.za took a look at other responses the young man received. Read some of them below:

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@DeniseDlova said:

"A well-educated SA soccer player, now that's a flex."

@djstikzo tweeted:

"Big ups ntwana. #Amakhosi4Life."

@Toolz_Nonks responded with:

"He needs to be the number one goalkeeper. He will know where to position himself and 'calculate' situations during a game, if you know what I mean."

@MashigoTlaka added:

"This is a great achievement and congratulations on your future studies."

@Randall06445625 wrote:

"Well done for setting a good example. More players must prepare beyond their careers by getting qualifications to fall back on."

@lawrence_duze said:

"Congrats young man, now you can play your soccer full-time, at least you have something to fall back on when the soccer route has come to an end."

In other news about young South Africans making waves, Briefly.co.za recently reported on a lady who surprised her mom by achieving her Master's. Melisiwe Zikalala has obtained her Master's degree in Commercial Law and her story is one to remember.