With the season nearing its halfway point, the focus for many PSL clubs
is shifting to the boardroom, as several high-profile players enter the
final six months of their contracts.
This period represents a critical audition for these athletes, who are under
increasing pressure to perform and secure their futures. The coming months
will see clubs make decisive choices on which players to retain and who to
release.
Spotlight on Soweto and Sundowns
The situation is particularly pronounced at Kaizer Chiefs, where a number of
players await news on new deals. Among them is goalkeeper Brandon Petersen,
whose strong recent form has been rewarded with the captain’s armband under
the caretaker coaching duo of Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef. His
leadership and performances have positioned him favorably for a contract
extension.
Meanwhile, at Mamelodi Sundowns, the future of goalkeeper Jody February is
under review. Despite his contract running until June 2026, agent Mike
Makaab has confirmed that a decision on his stay at Chloorkop will be
assessed, given his limited playing time.
A League-Wide Trend
The contract situations of Petersen and February highlight a league-wide
trend. With the season progressing rapidly, players across the PSL have a
narrowing window to prove their value to club management. The next few
months will be a busy period of evaluation and negotiation as teams finalize
their squads for the future.
