Kaizer Chiefs have sorely missed Rushwin Dortley for the last 18 months. Do they have a clone of the talented central defender under their noses?
Chiefs have a new Dortley
Kaizer Chiefs fans have been deprived of the talents of Rushwin Dortley for 18 months after he picked up a serious knee injury in March 2025. The gifted left-footer is back in the fold and was named on the bench against Golden Arrows in the clubโs last Betway Premiership outing. 24-year-old Dortleyโs younger brother Emile is part of the academy setup at Naturena, and there are clear similarities in their playing styles. Will we see them together in the first team one day alongside exciting attacking prospect Steven Mendes?
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Mixed news on the injury front
Although several Chiefs players are sidelined, itโs not all doom and gloom. Long-term absenteeย Langelihle Phili could be back in mid-October, whileย Dortley was an unused substitute against Golden Arrows. The talented operator hasnโt played a competitive match for Chiefs since sustaining a serious knee injury in March 2025. His return will be a welcome sight for supporters and especially the coaching staff, who would love to utilise his left-footedness and ball-playing ability in a back three.
When are Kaizer Chiefs next in action?
Chiefs have drawn four of their seven league matches,ย dropping points in four of their last five. Their next outing in the league is againstย Stellenbosch on Saturday, 17 October at 15:30.ย
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