Kaizer Chiefs midfielder, Willard Katsande, expressed his joy at “returning to work” after the off-season break. The Kaizer Chiefs 2012/2013 Most Improved Player Award recipient was cheerful after the Team’s pre-session training.

“It was O.K. - very good actually - to be home after a wonderful season of winning the Double. I spent time at home in Mutare, Zimbabwe. Most of the time I enjoyed with family and friends, especially with my mother who doesn't live in Mutare but lives in the rural area called Mutoko. Remember as a professional athlete resting is important, even though I also spent some of my time learning one or two things in business.

"I am happy to be back at work. So far everything is going well and we are all looking forward to the challenges of the new season. We want to continue with the momentum from last season. Fitness is not much of a problem because before we left, we received a health and fitness programme to follow during the break. It is just a matter of time before one gets back to full fitness.

"Going into the new season, the achievements of the past season are now history. We want to do well in all competitions including the MTN8 and Telkom Knockout that eluded us last season. We are aware that we will be a team to beat this season. Like last season we would like to encourage the supporters to rally behind us. Our supporters always come in numbers at the stadia and that gives us the edge over our opponents. The only thing that I wish is not going to happen again at the stadium this coming season is the booing of the players. That is painful especially when you get booed by your own supporters. Having said that I am optimistic we will do well in the new season.”