Premier Soccer League Bontle Molefe credits Lee Baxter his promotion to Kaizer Chiefs’ first team

Bontle Molefe

Kaizer Chiefs’ young goalie Bontle Molefe says he joined Amakhosi first team thanks to confidence that coach Lee Baxter gave him.

Launched during last season by Baxter, Molefe is now a full member of Kaizer Chiefs’ seniopr team. Though he is not at the same level of veterans the likes of Itumelang Khune or Daniel Akpeyi, he is a promising goalie. And is the yougest of all the squad at just 17.

“Coach Lee Baxter truly has faith in me and has been instrumental in my promotion to the first team. He had been eyeing me since I entered the development system,” he told Chiefs’ official website.

Moreover, he says to be happy seing young goalkeepers of junior team fighting for a breaktrough into the first team.

“I have a few coaches that are very supportive on and off the field. I am also happy to see very talented individuals in the junior system who are looking for a breakthrough into the first team just like me. It is good to be a shining light,” Bontle Molefe added.


Aimé ATTI

Aimé ATTI is a bilingual journalist who breathes football and shares his passion on Africa Top Sports

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