Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Brandon Petersen has shared his assessment of the DStv Diski Challenge graduates and new signings who have travelled with the team for the Netherlands pre-season tour.
The Soweto giants have set up camp in the town of Apeldoorn in the Netherlands, where they will undergo a pre-season camp that will include matches against some of the top opposition in the Eredivisie.
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Nasreddine Nabi has brought along three academy graduates, in of left-back Kabelo Nkgwesa, central midfielder Thulani Mabaso, and Naledi Hlongwane, who plays up front.
The trio played a pivotal part in the the side's DDC title-winning squad that collected 22 wins from 28 matches last term.
The senior side has also welcomed five new signings to the senior team: Ethan Chislett, Nkanyiso Shinga, Thabiso Monyane, Paseka Mako, and Flavio Silva have also all travelled with.
Speaking to Amakhosi's media, goalkeeper Petersen said he has been impressed with both the youngsters as well as the new signings.
"The younger boys, we know most of them. We’ve seen them play and they’ve trained with us a few times," he said from the Netherlands.
"We are really looking forward, and excited to see them obviously playing together in the first team.
"The new guys as well, exciting signings. Looking forward obviously to the friendlies that we're gonna be playing, where people will be able to obviously get a glimpse of them, but then I think where supporters will see them is in the Toyota Cup.
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"I think a lot of people are excited to watch them play, and I think they’re also excited to obviously put their talent and skills on display for our supporters.
"Really looking forward to it," shared the former Bidvest Wits net-minder.
The Glamour Boys' first pre-season friendly is against second-tier outfit SBV Vitesse at the RKSV Driel Stadium on Tuesday at 19:00 (SA time).
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