AFTER quitting the Zimbabwe national team after the 2017 African Cup of Nations finals in February, Kaizer Chiefs midfielder wants to be a consistent performer for Amakhosi this season.

The 31-year-old workhorse reckons blowing hot and cold, both personally and as a collective, was the key reason Chiefs finished yet another season with nothing to brag about.

Katsande has been selected in starting eleven for Saturday’s Carling Black Label challenge match against rivals Orlando Pirates.

“Firstly, I need to thank the Almighty. I need to thank the Amakhosi family for the trust and loyalty they have in me,” Katsande told KickOff.com.

“That’s why I personally aim to be more consistent, to repay and thank everyone.

“If I can give 110 percent, defend harder, react quicker with better decision-making, week in and week out, I would be satisfied with my contribution.

“Last season it went in patches, but my goal is to keep it on the highest level at all times. In this way I’m hoping to assist my teammates and my overall contribution to the club,” says the former Ajax Cape Town player.

Katsande says he’s aware that they will have to pull up their socks if they want to compete with the big guns for silverware.

“I think consistency is also an aspect we fell short as a collective. There were certain games where we were on top of things and we let it slip and it cost us.

“I think our game management also needs to improve as it will be key this season. But these are things we have addressed and need to rectify going forward,” Katsande concludes.