KAIZER Chiefs captain Brandon Petersen has backed his new, young teammate Langelihle Phili to hit the ground running at Naturena after his high-profile switch to the Soweto giants from Stellenbosch recently.

After a costly transfer from Stellenbosch, 21-year-old Langelihle Phili faces immediate pressure at Kaizer Chiefs to replicate his stellar form and spark Amakhosi’s attack.

While at Stellenbosch, he made 46 appearances, scoring seven goals and providing two assists