Bruce Bvuma happy to be playing at Kaizer Chiefs again

By Charles Baloyi
6th February 2024

Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Bruce Bvuma has reflected on his hiatus from the pitch as he enjoyed an impressive return prior to the current DStv Premiership break.

Despite spending months on the bench, Bvuma’s perseverance paid off as he was given a chance to shine and kept three clean sheets – conceding just one goal – in four appearances.

Reflecting on his journey on the sidelines, the 28-year-old stressed the importance of patience, while he now remains eager to build upon his performances when the domestic season resumes next week.

"For me, I'm grateful for getting the opportunity to play. As you mentioned, I hadn't been playing for quite a long time, so I had to be patient and wait for my chance," said Bvuma.

"Also, while waiting, which I believe is the most difficult period, I had to stay positive and, of course, work hard. So, I'd like to thank the Almighty God for helping me; I'd like to thank my wife for being there for me, and, of course, my parents – they've supported me.

"Like I said, it wasn't easy for me, but I had to be patient and I knew that my time would come, and I had to keep on working hard so that when the chance comes again, I could make sure that I perform."

Bvuma further confirmed his contract with Amakhosi is set to conclude at the end of the current season.

While noting his commitment to performing on the field, he acknowledged that the decision regarding his future rests solely with the club’s management, as he looks to focus on contributing to the club’s ongoing battle for tangible success.

"Of course, performing bad is not only about my contract coming to an end, but for me, as a player, I set targets for myself that – I'd like to play a certain amount of games, and when I'm playing, I'd like to perform for the team and I want the team to win," he added.

"I want to do well for me and my family because there's a lot of people that are looking up to us – I have a village that I need to take care of, by the way, so I'm not only performing for myself, I have a lot of people I need to perform for so that I can take care of them."