Chiefs defender Dortley speaks his long-term and short-term goals

Published on by Nkosiyabuya Sithole

Bafana Bafana and Kaizer Chiefs defender Rushwin Dortley has discussed his long-term and short term ambitions.

The 22-year-old centre-back moved to Amakhosi from relegated Cape Town Spurs at the start of the current campaign.

He has quickly established himself as a regular in the starting lineup at Chiefs, partnering with another new man in Inacio Miguel who signed from Angolan giants Petro de Luanda.

Dortley aspires to secure a transfer to a prestigious club in one of Europe's leading football leagues.

THE LONG-TERM AMBITION FOR DORTLEY

“Long-term, everyone’s dream is to go overseas,” said Dortley.

“Everyone says Europe but there’s different countries in Europe. So, you can’t just say you want to go to Europe.

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Rushwin Dortley – Photo by Kaizer Chiefs

“I think for me is to play in a good league overseas. For me, my goal is to play at highest level football has to offer.”

His short-term focus is on leading Chiefs back to glory and breaking their trophy drought.

DORTLEY SAYS HE WANTS TO HELP CHIEFS WIN TROPHIES

“And my short-term goal is to give my best at Kaizer Chiefs and to win trophies,” he added.

“That’s what the club has been missing and I want to give my 100% and my all to Kaizer Chiefs.”

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Nkosiyabuya Sithole

Nkosiyabuya Sithole, a young and rising sports journalist based in Durban, South Africa, harbors a deep passion for football. Nevertheless, he aspires to become a well-rounded journalist, adept in various areas of the field.

Nkosi's career began in 2020, working as a home-based writer during the COVID-19 pandemic. He has since written for various websites, including Briefly News, FiND-iT News, and The South African. Attending live sporting events is a particular pleasure for him, as they provide opportunities for interaction with sports personalities.

Outside of the office, he's a God-fearing and affable young man.