Dolly heaps praises on 'confident' Shabalala

Shabalala has managed three league appearances this term, scoring a single goal. Last year, the Amakhosi starlet underwent trial at Spanish side Villarreal. The 18-year-old was afforded the opportunity – albeit delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic – after his Player of the Tournament-showing at the Under-17 Cosafa Cup in 2020. He was also assessed by Belgian top-flight side Westerlo a few weeks before the Villareal experience. 

Meanwhile, on Monday Dolly is expected to have an X-ray to determine the extent of the injury that forced him off when they lost 1-0 to Sekhukhune United at FNB Stadium on their 53rd birthday on Saturday. Coincidentally, it was Shabalala who replaced Dolly just three minutes after the hour mark.

Chiefs next game is against struggling AmaZulu at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Friday (7.30pm).