Kaizer Chiefs have given an update on the extended future of three senior players on Wednesday afternoon.
The Glamour Boys announced that Willard Katsande, Bernard Parker and Daniel Akpeyi have all pledged their loyalty to the club by extending their contracts.
Akpeyi, who joined the club from Chippa United in January last year on a one-and-a-half-year deal, will now remain at the club until June 2022.
The Nigeria international established himself as Amakhosi’s first-choice goalkeeper after Itumeleng Khune was sidelined through numerous injuries. He has since kept eight clean sheets from 18 appearances across all competitions so far this season.
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We are pleased to announce that goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi who joined Chiefs in January 2019 has earned himself a two-year contract extension to June 2022. #Amakhosi4Life pic.twitter.com/1yB3YvIZwn
— Kaizer Chiefs (@KaizerChiefs) January 29, 2020
Meanwhile, as one of Amakhosi’s longest-serving players, Parker extended his stay at the club after putting pen to paper on a one-year deal which keeps him there until June 2021.
The 33-year-old has played a crucial role in the team’s success this season and has already managed to created two assists from 18 appearances in all competitions, although he is yet to find the net.
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We are pleased to announce that Bernard Parker’s contract has been extended by one season, ending in June 2021.
Parker joined Chiefs in July 2011 ahead of the 2011-12 Absa Premiership season and will now be at the club until June 2021.#Amakhosi4Life pic.twitter.com/m3npKCJOkO
— Kaizer Chiefs (@KaizerChiefs) January 29, 2020
Katsande has committed his future to the club after signing a new one-year deal, which will have him remain at the club until June 2021.
The 34-year-old has been an integral part of the team this campaign and one of the standout performers in midfield, having assisted one goal in 16 appearances across all competitions.
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We are pleased to announce that Willard Katsande’s contract has been extended by one season, ending in June 2021.
Katsande made 272 appearances for Chiefs and has scored 17 goals for the club.
Kitoko makasi.#Amakhosi4Life pic.twitter.com/FFwhptn1jH
— Kaizer Chiefs (@KaizerChiefs) January 29, 2020