Doctor Khumalo Names Kaizer Chiefs Star Who Deserve to Be With Bafana Bafana
- Doctor Khumalo has named the Kaizer Chiefs star who deserve a place in the Bafana Bafana squad to play against Zambia
- Hugo Broos callled up 23 players for the international friendly with no Kaizer Chiefs player making the squad
- The Amakhosi legend's suggestion gathered different comments from Bafana Bafana fans on social media
South African football icon Doctor Khumalo has identified the Kaizer Chiefs player he believes should have been included in the Bafana Bafana squad for the upcoming friendly against Zambia, scheduled to take place this weekend in Johannesburg.
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With just over a month to go before AFCON kicks off in Morocco in January 2026, national team coach Hugo Broos recently announced his team for the warm-up clash.
Khumalo’s comments come as Brandon Petersen, who has been in outstanding form for Chiefs, continues to impress. Petersen has recorded seven clean sheets in the Betway Premiership and currently leads the league in that department, strengthening his case for national selection.
Khumalo names Chiefs star who deserves call-up
Speaking to Andile Ncube on Metro FM on Tuesday, Khumalo expressed his belief that Brandon Petersen should have been included in the Bafana Bafana squad. He argued that national team selections should be based on club performances, pointing out that Petersen had kept seven consecutive clean sheets before conceding his first goal in a recent match against Orbit College in the Nedbank Cup.
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According to Khumalo, Petersen was even close to breaking Itumeleng Khune’s record for most consecutive clean sheets, making his omission difficult to justify.
Khumalo also mentioned players such as Tshegofatso Mabasa and Bradley Grobler, who have scored crucial goals for their clubs but were also left out of the squad. He concluded that only the coach can properly explain these decisions.
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Here is what fans are saying about Doctor's opinion about Petersen making the Bafana Bafana squad on social media.
Mashilo Edwin III commented:
"Doctor is very emotional when analysing football...can't even try to hide his love for Chiefs, Not saying other former players don't have favourites.... Hlompo Kekana is way better."
Mzi Junior wrote:
"Chiefs doesn't have a coach they rely on that translator to save them while Cat Khumalo is available, this means Khumalo is mixing himself where no one wants him."
Bathandwa Sodumangashe Mpandlane reacted:
"I don't understand Kaizer Chiefs fans. They can see the Chiefs are not doing well, but they want their players to play for the National team while the Chiefs can afford to beat College and Magesi.. Chiefs can't beat Golden Arrows Sekhukhune."
David Mohlokoane said:
"Doctor, just leave our players alone, don't try to force things here. We still happy with our players not being selected."
Jeph Desoul shared:
"Kaizer Chiefs players are not playing to impress Bafana Bafana but the Kaizer Chiefs brand, the sooner the better, Motaung rejects the players for national duty."
Tshepo Gadlela Masilo added:
"What's the point, cos he won't play, we still got Sipho Chaine on the bench."
Gavin Hunt touted to replace Broos
Briefly News also reported that a football journalist considers former Kaizer Chiefs head coach Gavin Hunt a credible candidate to replace Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos.
He cited his experience and deep understanding of South African football. However, he noted that transitioning from club to national management was never straightforward.
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