Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed that Rushwin Dortley has sustained a knee injury as the 2024/25 season reaches its business end with the looking to end their trophy drought.
Dortley, who has been a regular starter at Chiefs this season under Nasreddine Nabi has already missed a few crucial games including the Nedbank Cup quarterfinal tie against Stellenbosch, where Amakhosi managed to walk away victorious.
His knee injury also sees him miss out on Bafana Bafana’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against, Lesotho and Benin later this month.
In a statement released on Friday, the Soweto giants stated that Dortley “successfully undergone knee surgery following an injury sustained during a recent league match at the beginning of the month”.
Chiefs added: “The unfortunate incident left the talented player sidelined for the past three matches, against Magesi FC, Stellenbosch FC and Cape Town City.
“Dortley’s injury has also affected his international prospects. He was looking forward to representing Bafana Bafana in their upcoming World Cup qualifiers next week after making the preliminary squad list – a call-up that he will now have to sacrifice as he focuses on recovery.
“The surgery was deemed essential to ensure a full recovery, and reports indicate it went smoothly. Amakhosi’s medical team is optimistic about Dortley’s prognosis, which is encouraging both for the player and the Club. While the timeline for his return remains uncertain, there is hope that he will be back on the field donning the iconic Gold & Black colours in the not too distant future.
“As the Club rallies behind Rushwin during this challenging time, everyone wishes him a speedy recovery process and looks forward to seeing him back on the field, ready to contribute to the team’s success once again.”