Keagan Dolly’s three-and-a-half-year tenure at Kaizer Chiefs was a rollercoaster ride marked by both exhilarating highs and frustrating lows.
Joining the Soweto giants in 2021 with a reputation as a seasoned campaigner, Dolly’s spell consisted of injuries and circumstances beyond his control which ultimately shaped a bittersweet narrative.
His first season was a bright spark. “I probably was the top goal scorer,” he recalled, the excitement evident in his voice. The team was on an upward trajectory, and Dolly seemed to be the talisman leading the charge.
However, the fairytale soon encountered challenges and he found himself on the sidelines once more battling with an injured MCL and a fractured toe.
The financial aspect of his contract also became a subject of public scrutiny. Dolly dismissed the inflated figures circulating on social media, stating, “I couldn’t control what other people thought of me and how I was handling myself on the field.
I was the captain.I was the highest paid player.”
Yet, he also acknowledged the business side of football, saying, “At the end of the day, it’s (Kaizer Chief’s) a business as well.”
Despite the challenges, Dolly maintains a respectful view of his former club. “Kaizer Chiefs is a proper, professional club,” he affirmed. “You know the facilities is out of this world. I always said that they compete with some of the teams in Europe.”