Dove Could Save His Chiefs Career

Feb 17, 2025 - 01:32 pm

By Soccer Laduma Writer

The Siya sources added that Dove, having recovered from a pre-season injury, is set to be given a chance before his contract expires at the end of June.

"Yes, there is light at the end of the tunnel for Dove now. It could only be for this season but with TT (Ditlhokwe) not around then he is expected to provide cover to Bradley Cross and Happy Mashiane, but you know he can also play central defence so this is his chance now. Yes, the technical team is also believed to be looking at his experience at this point compared to Mashiane and Cross. That's where his hope lies now to save his Chiefs career until the end of the current season at least, " the source close to the club stated.

A second insider highlighted that Dove's recovery has occurred at an opportune moment.

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"Well, its good for him because he has also started training with the rest of the squad. They are just monitoring his fitness as he has been out for some time now and they don't want to just throw him into the deep end. But since TT is gone it gives him the chance to play a part until the end of the season," the second insider revealed.

The 30-year-old former Cape Town City defender hasn't played any matches this season due to his injury, while last season he had featured in many league games. Soccer Laduma reached out to Chiefs for comment on the situation but did not receive a response by the time of publication.