Kaizer Chiefs FC has received support from Chelsea and Ivory Coast legend Salomon Kalou, who hopes they win next year's Betway Premiership title.

What Drives Kalou's Support?

Kalou, now a World Cup analyst for SuperSport TV, believes a more competitive Premier Soccer League can only help Bafana Bafana moving forward. With Orlando Pirates winning the league last season, ending Mamelodi Sundowns' run of eight consecutive Premiership crowns, Kalou thinks it's time for Kaizer Chiefs FC to step up.

The Current State of the League

The Premier Soccer League level is good and high, according to Kalou, with the team that won the Champions League, Sundowns, being from the PSL. However, the same teams have been winning, and Kalou hopes Kaizer Chiefs FC will win next year to create more competition between the big teams. Kaizer Chiefs FC is currently standing 3rd in the Premier Soccer League with 54 points, 15 points behind leaders Orlando Pirates, and has scored 33 goals this season, with a goal difference of +14.

The Impact on Bafana Bafana

A more competitive league will benefit the national team, according to Kalou, who was impressed by what he saw from Bafana at the World Cup. Bafana lost 2-0 to Mexico in their opening Group A match but then got a 1-1 draw with Czechia, and saved their best display for a 1-0 win over South Korea that took them through as group runners-up. Kalou thinks South Africa started badly but came back stronger, and their only missing element was taking their moments, which Canada did to exit the tournament. As the league continues, Kaizer Chiefs FC will look to close the gap with Orlando Pirates and make a push for the title, with their recent form being LWWDL.