Having written his names into the annals of Kaizer Chiefs history, Willard Katsande will go down as an Amakhosi legend for years to come, and he admits it's been a dream come true.
The 33-year-old midfielder has made a name for himself as a tough-tackling combative midfielder in the heart of the Glamour Boys' midfield, playing a starring role in the glory years under Stuart Baxter when they went on to win two Absa Premiership titles.
Now, with the club on top of the table once again, Katsande is still playing his part in the gold and black, and their three defeats in all competitions this season have come in games where the Zimbabwean has not featured.
Speaking to the club's official website, Katsande opened up about his time, saying, "It was an absolute honour to sign for Kaizer Chiefs, the biggest team not just in South Africa but on the African continent. When young I could only find out about Chiefs in magazines and while reading those stories, it became my desire to play for the club.
"It means a lot to have played for Kaizer Chiefs over the last eight years, and to have won titles and trophies with a club as massive as Chiefs, given its following as well as rich history. It is important for me to be part of this year's 50th-anniversary celebrations."
Meanwhile, on the club's new blackout jersey to commemorate their half-century, 'Salt and Vinegar' said, "It is a really nice jersey – it is very different and unique. I feel it represents a half-century of Kaizer Chiefs in the best possible way. It is a wonderful jersey which I love very much, and I am sure the fans will go crazy for it."
Katsande was left on the bench in the defeat against SuperSport United at the weekend, but is expected to return to action against Highlands Park tomorrow evening.
