Kaizer Chiefs have handed goalkeeper Bruce Bvuma a new contract, extending his stay with the club until 2026.
Bvuma, 28, has been with Chiefs since 2017 but has struggled to break into the first team ahead of Itumeleng Khune and Brandon Petersen. However, he remains part of the club’s plans going forward, and Chiefs have decided to reward him with a new deal.
Bvuma is a highly-rated goalkeeper, and Chiefs believe he has the potential to be their number-one for many years. This new contract is a sign of their faith in him, and it will be interesting to see how he develops in the coming years.
Bvuma is reportedly delighted to have signed a new deal with Chiefs and wants to challenge for the number one jersey. He has yet to appear for Chiefs since the start of the 2023/24 DStv Premiership season.
BRUCE BVUMA HAPPY ABOUT CHIEFS DEAL
A source said: “He’s pleased to have signed a new contract with Kaizer Chiefs. He has been at the club for long and feels very settled here. He’s grateful for the opportunity to continue his career at Chiefs, and determined to prove his worth.”
Petersen, who has played the highest number of games in the past two seasons, has cost the team several times.
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Interim Chiefs coach Cavin Johnson has thrown a challenge at Petersen following his recent blunders at the club. That is an indication that he will give Bvuma a chance to prove himself.
Bvuma’s new contract is a positive development for Chiefs, and it will be interesting to see how he fares in the coming years. He is a talented goalkeeper with a bright future ahead of him, and Chiefs will be hoping that he can fulfil his potential at the club.
It comes at a time when the club has decided against extending legendary Itumeleng Khune’s contract at the end of this season. Khune is winding up his final playing contract and could transition to another role.