New Kaizer Chiefs signing sends message to Spurs 

Kaizer Chiefs announced Rushwin Dortley as the club’s third signing last week. The 22-year-old has now sent a message to his former club Cape Town Spurs.

KAIZER CHIEFS ANNOUNCE RUSHWIN DORTLEY

As reported last week, Amakhosi confirmed the left central defender’s transfer from the Urban Warriors.

Full statement:

“The 22-year old defender from Cape Town joins Amakhosi on a three-year deal with a one-year option. He arrives from Cape Town Spurs where he played 26 matches in the premiership last season.

“Just like the other two guys, we are looking forward to Dortley’s contribution in our team,’ concludes Motaung Jr. “He is a quality defender, who has played for the junior national teams. We really believe he will add a lot of value to Kaizer Chiefs, especially at the back.”

RUSHWIN DORTLEY’S MESSAGE TO SPURS

“Thank you Cape Town Spurs for the past 7 years that I have spent at the club and for giving me the platform to start my professional career,” the new Kaizer Chiefs defender said via his Instagram.

“Thank you to the owners for believing in me and trusting me,thank you to all the coaches I have worked with over the years and everyone behind the scenes the kit man those in the kitchen the grounds man, drivers and everyone that works at the club. And thank you to the amazing fans for everything. The club was always like my second home and will always have a special place in my heart,” Dortley concluded.

FULL LIST OF NEW SIGNINGS

After spending over a month the squad and playing three friendly matches, coach Nasreddine Nabi and his assistants have found the need for one goalkeeper, two defenders and an attacking player.

Bongani Sam, 26, Left-Back

Fiacre Ntwari, 24, Goalkeeper

Rushwin Dortley, 22, Left-Central Defender

Gaston Sirino, 33, Forward.

STARTING LINE-UP

Goalkeeper – Fiacre Ntwari

Right-Back – Reeve Frosler

Right Central Defender – Given Msimango

Left-Central Defender – Rushwin Dortley

Left-Back – Bongani Sam

Central Midfielder – Yusuf Maart

Central Midfielder – Samkelo Zwane

Right-Winger – Ashley du Preez

Left-Winger – Mduduzi Shabalala

Attacking Midfielder – Gaston Sirino

Striker – Ranga Chivaviro.

FIRST 10 BETWAY PREMIERSHIP FIXTURES

In the meantime, the Soweto giants have confirmed the first set of 10 fixtures for the 2024/25 Betway Premiership.

The season will be starting with an away challenge in Bloemfontein against Marumo Gallants on the 14th of September, followed a home match against Stellenbosch FC on 22 September.

FULL LIST:

Marumo Gallants – Saturday, September 14, Toyota Stadium, 17:30

Stellenbosch – Sunday, September 22, FNB Stadium, 15:00

AmaZulu – Wednesday, September 25, King Zwelithini Stadium, 19:30

Mamelodi Sundowns – Saturday, September 28, FNB Stadium, 15:00

SuperSport United – Saturday, October 26, Lucas Moripe Stadium, 17:30

Magesi FC – Wednesday, October 30, Old Peter Mokaba Stadium, 19:30

Royal AM – Sunday, November 9 – FNB Stadium, 17:30

Richards Bay – Wednesday, November 27 – FNB Stadium, 19:30

Polokwane City – Sunday, December 8 – Old Peter Mokaba Stadium, 15:30

TS Galaxy – Monday, December 16 – Mbombela Stadium, 15:30.