Brandon Petersen: Kaizer Chiefs Star Shares How He Would Earn Bafana Bafana Call Up

• Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Brandon Petersen has outlined what he needs to do for him to be considered by Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos
• The South African shot-stopper is eyeing a place in the Bafana Bafana squad as the 2026 FIFA World Cup is a few months away
• The Bafana Bafana squad is always dominated by Premier Soccer League players, especially those who are in form

Kaizer Chiefs shot-stopper Brandon Petersen, currently enjoying a rich vein of form, has spoken about his hopes of earning a call-up to the Bafana Bafana squad.

The South African goalkeeper was named Kaizer Chiefs captain for this season, and has proved to be the leader of the team with his performance this season, especially in the Betway Premiership.

Petersen has been one of the best players in the Premier Soccer League since the start of the 2025-26 season, and a call-up into the South African men's national team is on the cards if he continues to deliver in goal for Kaizer Chiefs.

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Petersen's performance from last season

During the previous campaign, Petersen largely played a supporting role at Amakhosi, featuring just five times in all competitions — four league outings in the Betway Premiership and a single appearance in the Nedbank Cup.

At the time, Bruce Bvuma was the preferred choice between the posts under then-head coach Nasreddine Nabi, making 23 appearances overall, including 19 league matches and four cup fixtures.

The narrative shifted dramatically towards the close of the season when Petersen was unexpectedly handed the gloves for the Nedbank Cup final, where he played a key role in Chiefs’ triumph over rivals Orlando Pirates.

In the current season, the goalkeeper has established himself as a cornerstone of the team’s defence, turning out 23 times and registering an impressive 15 clean sheets.

Petersen on earning Bafana Bafana call-up

Supporters and pundits alike had tipped him for national selection ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco earlier this year, but the call-up ultimately did not materialise with Hugo Broos sticking with his preferred choices in his squad list.

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Petersen remains confident that consistent performances at the club level are the pathway to international recognition, particularly with the FIFA World Cup competition set for June, 2026.

“My main focus is on doing my job for the club — that’s where everything starts,” Petersen said.

“If I keep performing well and maintain consistency for the team, opportunities at the national level can follow.”

He could be considered in Broos' Bafana Bafana World Cup squad if he continues delivering behind the post for the Glamour Boys till the end of the season.

Petersen slammed by ex-Pirates star

Briefly News earlier reported that Petersen was criticised by a former Orlando Pirates player over his unsporting behaviour after Kaizer Chiefs' defeat against Stellenbosch FC in the Nedbank Cup.

The Amakhosi goalkeeper was seen fighting with the Soweto giants' supporters after the game, a move that has been called out.

Source: Briefly News