Mdududi Shabalala elated at playing his 100th game for Kaizer Chiefs while his coach hopes he makes Bafana Bafana's World Cup squad in June

Mduduzi Shabalala has expressed elation at having played a century of games for Kaizer Chiefs.

Shabalala made his Kaizer Chiefs debut three seasons ago under Arthur Zwane and against Zesco United last Sunday, the nippy midfielder played his 100th game for the Naturna-based side.

“It means a lot to me, because it was a dream also to me to play for this club when I was young,” said Shabalala.

“And I’m happy that the club has given me an opportunity to showcase my talent even though it hasn’t been easy but I’m happy for the opportunity.”

Shabalala’s coach Ben Yousseff Kahalid also weighed in revealing he hopes the diminutive player makes the Bafana Bafana World Cup squad.

“I just hope he will continue and be part of Bafana in the World Cup,” said Ben Youssef.

Shabalala has been a key figure in Amakhosi’s redemption in recent seasons and scored 11 goals so far in all competitions which has seen his side look like real title contenders this season.

Chiefs are in the top three of the PSL standings and look like dark horses to the Betway Premiership honours.

“To us as Chiefs players, we take one game at a time, we don’t focus on what competitions are left,” added Shabalala.

“We take each game as important, do our best. We hope that when the season ends, we can take one thing.”