Today’s Kaizer Chiefs rumour wrap looks at a fitness update on Rushwin Dortley and the latest regarding potential arrivals.
Etiosa Ighodaro’s much-anticipated move to Chiefs has hit a snag.
Meanwhile, Chiefs will need to be patient in their dual pursuit of Cape Town Spurs duo Asanele Velebayi and Luke Baartman.
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When will Ighodaro join Kaizer Chiefs?
Rumours have abounded that 24-year-old Nigerian marksman Etiosa Ighodaro is set for a switch to Chiefs. However, he’s keeping
“There’s been a lot of talk about Ighodaro joining Chiefs, but the reports suggesting he has signed are inaccurate,” an insider told Soccer Laduma.
“He is still assessing his options both locally and abroad. Nothing has been concluded.”
Chiefs have work to do in their pursuit of Velebayi & Baartman
Kaizer Chiefs have wrapped up half a dozen new signings and there’s another one on the way from the beautiful Mother City of Cape Town.
Dortley update
The first half of the campaign was one to forget for Chiefs. Rushwin Dortley, however, was one of the true bright sparks of a season threatening to peter out into nothing. The 23-year-old central defender from Cape Town immediately looked assured and at home in big matches for Chiefs, and indeed South Africa. Losing Dortley in March was a massive blow as the youngster needed surgery. We could see him back in action near the start of the 2025-2026 campaign. That would feel like a new signing for the fans. Dortley quickly became a key pillar in the defence, making 21 appearances across all competitions before being struck down. The technical team will need to be cautious when they reintroduce him to the fold after such a lengthy layoff, but it’s undoubtedly a huge plus to see him on the comeback trail.
“Rushwin Dortley is running around a pitch, which is nearly empty – well, except for physiotherapist Phumzile Ngobese, who is monitoring the defender’s run closely,” Amakhosi announced on 15 July.
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