Doesn't Dolly sound not too eager to play for Bafana? Or is it just me?

The Story Is: Kaizer Chiefs captain, Keagan Dolly, is still open to playing for the national team should a call-up come.

But he has also made it clear that Chiefs and his family are his biggest priority at this stage of his career, which makes it sound like making the Bafana squad is not really his goal at the moment.

"Ya, look, I’ve always wanted to represent my country and I still want to do that, it’s always an ambition of mine to help the country qualify for major tournaments you know and that’s still in me," Dolly said as quoted by iDiski Times. https://www.idiskitimes.co.za/africa-cup-of-nations/dolly-on-bafana-snub-after-and-2023-afcon-qualification/

"But look we’re focused on Kaizer Chiefs and the game this weekend, we’re happy the boys qualified, we’re happy we’re going to AFCON and we don’t know what’s going to happen next whoever makes it needs to make sure we go there and do the country proud."

"If I happen to make the team, I make it, I will give my best – if I don’t, I’ve said that it gives me some time as well to spend with my family." he added.

"I’m at a stage of my life where I want to give my best to Kaizer Chiefs and if I do go to Bafana, I do and I’ll give my best."

The Fact Of The Matter Is: Hugo Broos can do with more experienced players as he sets his sights on a good showing in Ivory Coast AFCON 2024.

Dolly, who has featured 23 times for the national team, hasn't really set the scene in Bafana colors compared to his exploits at club level, the upcoming AFCON is an opportunity for him to write his name amongst national team legends.

Under Broos, Dolly has donned the national team colors four times, but due to his inconsistent performances at club level, he has found himself frozen out.

At the age of 30, with the talent and experience at his disposal, it is not too late for Dolly to show more enthusiasm about representing the country.

He has made 10 goal contributions for Chiefs so far this season, with five goals and five assists, not a bad return considering his struggles with form.

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In A Nutshell: A consistent and determined Dolly can be a valuable addition to Bafana ahead of next year's AFCON.

His educated left-foot is a lethal weapon during set-pieces, a part of the game that is vital in the modern game, especially in tournaments like the AFCON, where set-pieces can decide the results during tight encounters.

But Bafana will need a more enthusiastic Dolly, who is still hungry to make his name in the national team.