Kaizer Chiefs striker Bernard Parker is delighted to have returned to training, eagerly waiting for the Absa Premiership season to resume.

The Glamour Boys announced on Monday that their players have returned to training ahead of the resumption of the 2019-20 season.

It has been over 100 days since all football in the country was suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic.

However, the 34-year-old is itching to get back on to the field after linking up with his teammates at Kaizer Chiefs Village over the last few days.

‘It really feels good to be back at training,’ Parker told his club’s official website.

‘This virus caught us all off guard. I was so used to training at the High Performance Centre at the Village, often working out extra, and never acquired a treadmill at home. Luckily, I have a nice garden, so I worked out in the garden, doing a lot of running and all kinds of other exercises.

‘It’s also great to be with your teammates again. It’s like a breath of fresh air.

‘Of course, we keep distance at this stage. We do a combination of fitness and ball work. It’s all very much game related.

‘However, we will take it one step at a time. At present, I am just happy to be back on the field.’