NEWS: Thatayaone Ditlhokwe reflects on debut campaign at Kaizer Chiefs

The Glamour Boys will play their final match of the 2023/24 DStv Premiership season against relegated Cape Town Spurs on Saturday as Chiefs will try to finish in the top eight.

Ditlhokwe who arrived at Naturena at the start of the current campaign from SuperSport United experienced some personal setbacks at the club.

 “As we come to the end of the season, in my opinion, it hasn’t gone as well as we had hoped.

“But with each and every challenge that one faces, there are always lessons to be learnt and experience to be gained. So, it is important to focus on the positives and work on carrying them forward,” the centre-back told the Kaizer Chefs website.

“I was out for almost six months, but that’s football, you know. Injuries are part of the game.

“Being unable to play has been difficult but now I am grateful to have recovered fully.

“This last game is still very important and we are preparing very seriously in order to solidify our spot in the Top 8.

“They may already be relegated but that can make them dangerous because they have nothing to lose, and we have a lot to lose. Therefore, we are preparing to be at our best,” he added.

“There is a chance of the other teams on the same points overtaking us, which is why we are focused first and foremost on winning against Spurs, and hopefully scoring a few goals.”

The 25-year-old also sent a message to fans that the club aims to finish the season positively as they want to have a better new season.

“Every player is fully motivated to get the result we need, especially for our supporters, who have been behind us all the way, even when we haven’t done so well. So, we really want to end the season well and give them something to look forward to next season,” he concluded.

Kick-off is at 15:00.