Kaizer Chiefs defender Rushwin Dortley confident of Champions league spot
Kaizer Chiefs and Bafana Bafana centre-back Rushwin Dortley the Amakhosi are on track in their quest for CAF Champions League qualification.
Chiefs are currently in fifth place in the log table with 22 points from 16 matches - 15 points behind log leaders Mamelodi Sundowns and eight points second-placed Orlando Pirates.
Last season, they endured a dismal campaign, finishing 10th on the log - their worst position in the modern PSL era. The disappointing outcome led to the departure of caretaker coach Cavin Johnson.
The Soweto giants have since appointed Tunisian coach Nasreddine Nabi, to help the club turn their fortunes around. Although things started slowly, they are starting to show signs of promise.
Dortley stressed that securing maximum points in their remaining fixtures is crucial to achieving their objective of participating in the Africa's continental showpiece next season.
"Our focus is to win every game and claim maximum points in order to move up the table," Dortley told the club's website.
"While it is still mathematically possible, our goal is to win the league but, if not, at least finish in the top three, and qualify for CAF competition next season. We really want to represent the Club on the continent again."
Amakhosi will face Cape Wineland's outfit Stellenbosch FC away at the Athlone Stadium on Saturday and will be desperate for a win after their recent draw against AmaZulu on Tuesday.
As the season reaches its conclusion - and with the title still very much up for grabs in a two-way tussle between Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates - we look at the numbers and figures that could see either crowned champions.
Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Nkosingiphile Ngcobo has praised the club's achievement in securing third place on the Betway Premiership standings with two games to play.
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso is backing his team to make up from the disappointment of their recent league loss with a win in the first leg of their CAF Champions League final.
Mamelodi Sundowns chairman Thlopie Motsepe says the club must be proud of their achievements this season as they face the prospect of conceding the Betway Premiership to title rivals Orlando Pirates.
