Kaizer Chiefs latest: Stuart Baxter predicts bright future for Austin Dube

Kaizer Chiefs coach Stuart Baxter has predicted a bright future for Austin Dube at the DStv Premiership club.

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The 28-year-old centre-back joined the Soweto giants from GladAfrica Championship side Richards Bay ahead of the current season.

He made his first Amakhosi start in their 2-0 defeat to Mamelodi Sundowns on Sunday.

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Baxter acknowledged that it will take time for Austin Dube to reach his best form, but remained confident in the player’s abilities.

He said according to Kickoff: “I think he did well in patches. Austin is going to be a good player. At times he showed that he is going to be a decent player for us.

“It was a tough one for him. He will have to reflect on it and improve, same as everybody else. I think Austin is a good lad, a good professional and he will improve.”

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Austin Dube will be hoping to be named in the starting line-up for Kaizer Chiefs’ next match on Saturday, 18 September against Royal AM.

Kick-off at the FNB Stadium is at 17:00.

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