With the experienced Richard Ofori back in full training at Orlando Pirates, there could be a dilemma regarding the goalkeeping department at the side.
The Ghanaian international is still regarded as the first choice goalkeeper for the Buccaneers as before he was sidelined by injury and had been expected to be selected for the FIFA World Cup in Qatar for the Black Stars.
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However, with the emergence of Sipho Chaine at Bucs, the former Chippa United goalminder is likely to retain his place as the number one, at least for now, according to sources.
Since being given his debut in January against Cape Town City, Chaine has never looked back and he keeps improving on his performances, having played eight games in a row in all competitions.
The decision to entrust the 26-year-old with the goalkeeping duties against Kaizer Chiefs at the weekend is proof that the Bloemfontein-born shot-stopper has done well to win the hearts of the technical team, according to sources.
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"Sipho Chaine is doing well and has got the support of everyone, including the technical team and the players. Judging by his performances, he is likely to continue between the sticks for the team in the coming games because there is no reason to change him," said the source.
As reported in edition 1313 of Soccer Laduma, the Soweto giants currently have Ofori and Siyabonga Mpontshane nearing the end of their respective contracts., with the experienced keepers' futures expected to be finalized in due course.
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