History will note Bernard Parker as the first player in the championship to score four goals on the opening day of the Premiership, propelling him to the top of the scorers’ ranking table. This impressive feat may lead coach Gordon Igesund to consider bringing him back to Bafana Bafana.
Bernard Parker, a player for Kaiser Chiefs, has kicked off his season with a remarkable performance. The African international dominated Amazulu during the inaugural day of the championship, netting four goals right from the start. Parker initiated the scoring in the 38th minute for his club’s first goal and continued his prowess by adding goals in the 57th, 65th, and 72nd minutes for the club’s 3rd, 4th, and 5th goals, respectively. These achievements have etched his name into the annals of South African football.
Having transferred to Kaiser Chiefs from Twente FC (Dutch 1st division club) last season, following a brief stint at Panserrakois football club in Greece, Bernard Parker had not enjoyed a particularly good season. In the previous year, he only managed to score three goals in 2011 and 2012. However, his outstanding debut this season has not only served as a warning to his club’s opponents but has also caught the attention of the national coach for the upcoming African Cups football nationsAfrican Cups football nations.
Although he had been out of favor in the national team recently, Parker’s tally now stands at 10 goals in 42 matches for his country. His debut for the national team dates back to 2008 during the South Africa-Malawi match in an international friendly. At the age of 26, Bernard Parker is experiencing a moment of glory, notably in the Netherlands, where he secured a championship and super cup victory.
