Kaizer Chiefs keeper Bruce Bvuma reveals he nearly quit the Soweto giants and states how his wife helped him.
Facing Challenges at Naturena
Despite his potential, Bruce Bvuma found himself grappling with limited game time at Kaizer Chiefs, a situation that led him to consider leaving the iconic Soweto club. Under the tenure of former coach Molefi Ntseki, Bvuma felt sidelined, with preferences given to other goalkeepers such as Brandon Petersen and Itumeleng Khune.
A Turnaround Under Cavin Johnson
The arrival of interim coach Cavin Johnson marked a significant turning point for Bvuma. With renewed faith and opportunities, he reclaimed his number one spot, demonstrating resilience and determination.
The Unsung Hero Behind Bruce Bvuma’s Success
Central to Bvuma’s turnaround story is his wife’s unwavering support. In his own words, Bvuma credits his wife for helping him navigate through the toughest phase of his career. Her encouragement and belief in his abilities played a crucial role in keeping his dreams alive, even when the future seemed uncertain.
In addition, the Limpopo-born 28-year-old Bvuma recently signed a new two-year contract with Chiefs last week having spent many years on the sidelines battling for game time at Naturena.
“When you ask about [if I sought] professional help, I didn’t because I was with my wife and she was there for me throughout,” Bvuma said according to Sowetan.”
“She knows the pain I went through. All my tears. She knows it wasn’t easy and she is the one who managed to help me get through that phase.”
“She made sure that as I was going through whatever I was going through, the pain and the waiting, I was always ready to step in and play because you never know when the time will come.”
“There’s a lot that has been going on and also the pressure from the outside that I’m not playing and what’s going to happen because the contract is coming to an end.”
“But I’m just grateful for my wife — God used my wife to help me.”
Judging his statistics upon his return to the starting eleven, Bvuma played four matches and managed to keep three clean sheets in an impressive four to back-to-back DStv Premiership victories.
Bruce Bvuma’s narrative is more than just a sports story; it’s about overcoming obstacles with determination and the support of loved ones. As he looks forward to continuing his success with Chiefs, Bvuma’s tale will undoubtedly motivate others in and out of sports.
