Keagan Dolly could yet Siyethemba Sithebe could yet get a contract extension at Kaizer Chiefs. Image: Diski 365
Still hope for Keagan Dolly at Kaizer Chiefs?
One of Kaizer Chiefs’ key players could be given a lifeline to remain at the club, despite a recent injury putting his future in jeopardy.
Keagan Dolly could yet Siyethemba Sithebe could yet get a contract extension at Kaizer Chiefs. Image: Diski 365
Kaizer Chiefs are believed to be ready to make some major changes to their playing staff next season.
Even though there have been names linked with a move to Chiefs, the club is also set to release some.
Players like Siyethemba Sithebe and Sifiso Hlanti have been mentioned, with their deals up soon. They have been joined by Happy Mashiane and Zitha Kwinika of late. One player that has been fighting those exit rumours at Chiefs is Njabulo Ngcobo. Now besides those names, the likes of Edmilson Dove, George Matlou and Keagan Dolly will see their contracts run out.
While other players on that list may have the chance to fight for their Chiefs future’s still, Dolly might not. Dolly recently injured himself in a game against Golden Arrows, a victory before the Soweto Derby against Orlando Pirates. That was just three games into his gradual come back from a long-term layoff.
The injury Dolly suffered is a fractured toe and earlier this week, this publication reported that it could end his Chiefs career. Now according to Soccer-Laduma, there might still be hope yet!
Still hope Chiefs will renew Dolly deal?
“Yes, the initial contract is coming to an end at the end of the season but as of now there is no final decision that has been taken. I think all involved parties are moving carefully on this one. It’s difficult to say because the club (Chiefs) has a one-year option which they can exercise any time. It could seem late right now as the contract is ending soon but there is a good relationship between the player (Dolly), his representatives and the club and that’s why there is hope at the end of it all. But as far as what will happen, nothing has been decided yet,” said the source.
Shades of Billiat situation?
For Chiefs, the Dolly scenario could remind them of his former partner in crime, Khama Billiat. Billiat was also a superstar at Naturena, but was injury prone in his final few seasons. He was then given an ultimatum to renew his deal on reduced wages or leave the club. He ended up leaving. Could the same fate fall upon Dolly?
