As the PSL sets off this month, teams have been beefing up their squads, but a lot more needs to be done before the transfer window closes on September 20.
Kaizer Chiefs seem determined to build a strong squad following the arrival of coach Nasreddine Nabi following the departure of Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates in the PSL.
Cape Town City, Sekhukhune United, TS Galaxy, Richards Bay and new boys Magesi FC are among the teams that have brought in over ten players.
So far, Afrik-Foot has listed all the confirmed incomings and outgoings in the PSL.
MAMELODI SUNDOWNS
Mamelodi Sundowns, the reigning PSL champions, have made several changes to their squad in order to strengthen key areas. Adding to their team are Kobamelo Kodisang from Moreirense, Arthur de Oliveira Sales from Lommel SK, Kegan Johannes from SuperSport United, Asekho Tiwani from Sekhukhune United, and Iqraam Rayners from Stellenbosch FC. Departing players include Bongani Zungu, Brian Onyango, Gaston Sirino, Thabiso Kutumela, Junior Mendieta (who joins FC Volos), Ricardo Goss (on loan to SuperSport United), Promise Mkhuma (now at University of Pretoria), Nyiko Mobbie (who moves to SuperSport United), Sifiso Ngobeni (joining AmaZulu), Ismail Watenga (on loan to Lamontville Golden Arrows), and Matias Esquivel (now playing for Club Atlético Talleres in Argentina).
ORLANDO PIRATES
With the addition of several key players, the Buccaneers have offloaded nine players, most of whom were surplus to requirements. DELVI Miguel Vieira aka Gilberto (Petro de Luanda), Thuso Moleleki (Orbit College), Selaelo Rasebotja (SuperSport United), Deano van Rooyen (Stellenbosch FC). Out: Kermit Erasmus, Thabang Monare, Richard Ofori, Siyabonga Mpontshane, Fortune Makaringe, Souaibou Marou & Vincent Pule (Kaizer Chiefs).
KAIZER CHIEFS
Kaizer Chiefs had put most of their transfer activity on hold until a new coach arrived, but have already released five players and enlisted more. Fiacre Ntwari (TS Galaxy), Rushwin Dortley (Cape Town Spurs), Bongani Sam (Orlando Pirates), Gaston Sirino, Miguel Inacio (Petro de Luanda), Njabulo Blom (St Louis City FC), Bradley Cross (Golden Arrows). Keagan Dolly, Siyethemba Sithebe, Njabulo Ngcobo, S'fiso Hlanti & Jasond Gonzalez are out.
STELLENBOSCH FC
Stellenbosch FC, coming off a strong third place finish, are determined to shake things up by making some changes to their roster. They have already signed three new players: Sanele Barns from Richards Bay, Omega Mdaka from Kaizer Chiefs, and Lehlohonela Mojela from TS Galaxy. On the other end, they bid farewell to several players including Juan Carlos Ortíz, Reid Bombay, Keegan Pool, Solomon Letsoenyo, Solly Khunyedi, Lance Weaver & Glen Hahn, Salifu Colley, Nhlanhla Mgaga, Qobolwakhe Sibande (TS Galaxy), Deano van Rooyen (Orlando Pirates), Iqraam Rayners (Mamelodi Sundowns), and Mervin Boji (Cape Town Spurs).
SEKHUKHUNE UNITED
Following a fourth-place finish, Sekhukhune United has undergone several changes in preparation for the new season. These include the release of 15 players, the appointment of a new coach, Herr Peter Hyballa, and the confirmation of 10 new additions to the squad.
CAPE TOWN CITY
Coach Erick Tinkler's team has been the most active in the transfer market thus far, bringing in 12 new players and seeing 12 leave. Among the new signings are Alifeyo Sibusiso Ziba from JDR Stars, Haashim Domingo from FAR Rabat, and Prins Tjiueza from Liria Prizren. Other additions include Lefa Aphane from Tzaneen United, Elson Sithole from Magesi FC, and Kamohelo Mokotjo on a free transfer. On the other hand, players who have departed include Wayde Lekay, Jordan Bender, Bertrand Mani, and Lyle Lakay. Thabiso Kutumela, Jo Paciencia, Relebogile Mokhuoane, Bongani Mpandle and Khanya Leshabela are also among those who have left the club. Khanyisa Mayo has joined CR Belouizdad on a permanent deal.
TS GALAXY
TS Galaxy has been active in the transfer market, bringing in a number of new players while also seeing some departures. Among their recent signings are Jegbay Morris Konneh from Mighty Barrolle in Liberia, Victor Letsoalo from AmaZulu, Siphesihle Maduna from Cape Town Spurs, Thamsanqa Masiya from Sekhukhune United, Ntiyiso Mbombi from JDR Stars, Khulumani Ndamane from Kaizer Chiefs, Qobolwakhe Sibande from Stellenbosch, Emmanuel Sieh from Watanga in Liberia, Seth Osei from Hapoel Kfar Saba in Israel, and Ira Tape Eliezer. However, they have also said goodbye to a few players including Vasilije Kolak, Lindokuhle Mbatha, Vuyo Mere, Lehlohonolo Mojela who has moved to Stellenbosch FC. Yamil Medina has joined Venezuela's Estudiantes while Orebotse Mongae and Fiacre Ntwari have left for Kaizer Chiefs. Additionally Bernard Parker and Pogisho Sanoka have signed with SuperSport United and Higor Vidal is no longer with the
SUPERSPORT UNITED
Matsatsantsa have made a total of seven roster changes thus far, with eight players departing and seven new signings confirmed.
IN: Ricardo Goss (on loan from Mamelodi Sundowns), Nyiko Mobbie and Pogisho Sanoka (both from Mamelodi Sundowns), Vincent Pule (from Orlando Pirates), Brooklyn Poggenpoel (from Chippa United), Keanin Ayer (from Moroka Swallows), Thakasani Mbanjwa.
OUT: Keegan Allan (now playing for Richards Bay), Shandre Campbell (transferred to Club Brugge in Belgium), Jesse Donn, Abdulrazack Hamza (now with Simba in Tanzania), Etiosa Ighodaro (returned from loan at Mamelodi Sundowns), Thalente Mbatha and Phathutshedzo Nange (both signed with Orlando Pirates), Selaelo Rasebotja and Siyanda Xulu.
POLOKWANE CITY
There is still no new arrival at Polokwane City but there have been some outgoings. IN: Raymond Daniels (Hungry Lions), Bonginkosi Dlamini (Platinum City Rovers). IN: Lucky Baloyi, Kambala (UD Songo, Mozambique), Ndumiso Mabena, Given Mashikinya, Obed Thuto.
GOLDEN ARROWS
With a number of additions, Golden Arrows have moved swiftly to strengthen their squad. In: Bongani Cele (JDR Stars), Edward Maova (Lamontville Golden Arrows), Menzi Masuku (Royal AM), Lwanda Mbanjwa (Moroka Swallows), Keenan Phillips (Moroka Swallows), Ismail Watenga (Mamelodi Sundowns, loan).
OUT: Olufemi Kayode, Thubelihle Magubane, Siyavuya Ndlovu, Teboho Motloung.
AMAZULU
After a disappointing 11th place finish, Usuthu have brought in four players after parting ways with five others. MAIN: Boniface Haba (OC Safi, Morocco), Etiosa Ighodaro (Mamelodi Sundowns, loan), Kwanda Mngonyama (Moroka Swallows), Sifiso Ngobeni (Mamelodi Sundowns, loan), Andiswa Sithole (Durban City). Out: Augustine Kwem, George Maluleka & Veluyeke Zulu, Victor Letsoalo, Leonardo.
CHIPPA UNITED
Things have definitely been shaken up at the Chilli Boys, with 19 players being released and nine signed so far.
IN: Among the new additions are Andile Jali (acquired for free from FA Rangers), Giovanni Philander (formerly of FN Rangers), Aphelele Teto (joining from TS Galaxy), Samkelo Jali (previously with Maritzburg United), Sifiso Mazibuko (signed from Jomo Cosmos), Xolani Shitole (transferred from Pretoria Callies FC), Thobani Jacobs (recruited from Addo), Seun Ndlovu (coming from Kruger United) and Aphelele Teto (brought on board after playing for Livingston in Scotland). Another notable addition is Gadinkame Modise, joining from Mamelodi Sundowns.
OUT: Leaving the team are Diego Apollis, Yurig Conwood, Andile Fakude, Kayden Francis (moving to Cape Town City), Darren Johnson, Loydt Kazapua (joining Sekhukhune United), Siphelele Luthuli, Kamohelo Mahlatsi, Siseko Manona, Khanyis
ROYAL AM
A ban on transfers still prohibits Royal AM from getting new players but have released two. IN: None OUT: Menzi Masuku (Lamontville Golden Arrows) & Shaune Mogaila (Sekhukhune United).
MARUMO GALLANTS
After narrowly avoiding relegation, the Dube Birds have been acquired by Marumo Gallants. This delayed transfer activities, but the team has responded well with new signings such as Daniel Msendami from Jwaneng Galaxy, Phathutshedzo Nange from SuperSport United, and Kenneth Nthatheni from Black Leopards. Other recent additions include Veluyeke Zulu from AmaZulu and Kamohelo Mahlatsi and Xola Mlambo. Departures from the team include Tshepo Chaine, George Lata Lloyd, Sbusiso Khumalo, Sanele Kumalo, Osborn Maluleke, Tshiamo Moshoene, Lucky Motshotsho, Themba Ndlovu, Cyril Nguessan, Lerato Ntemane, Sbusiso Phiri, Itumeleng Shopane, Marvin Skhosana, and Tshepo Skhosana.
RICHARDS BAY
Confirmed for PSL status, Richards Bay is already preparing for the upcoming season with new player acquisitions and departures. Joining the team are Siyethemba Sithebe (from Kaizer Chiefs), Keagan Allan (from SuperSport United), Fezile Gcaba (from Mkhumbane Classic FC), Sbani Mntungwa (from Mkhumbane Classic FC), Thabiso Kutumela (from Mamelodi Sundowns), Tlakusani Mthethwa (from Moroka Swallows), Ian Otieno (from ZESCO United, Zambia), Thabang Sibanyoni (on loan from Mamelodi Sundowns), and Sbani Khumalo (from Mkhumbane Classic). Leaving the team are Sanele Barns (to Stellenbosch), Boikanyo Komane, Katleho Makateng, Khuda Muyaba, Abel Mabaso, Abdi Banda, Sibusiso Mthethwa, and Jackson Mabokgwane.
MAGESI FC
Newly-promoted Magesi FC are wasting no time in fortifying their team for the upcoming PSL challenge. Delano Abrahams (formerly with University of Pretoria), Jacob Everson (previously with Moroka Swallows), Tshepo Kakora (from NB La Masia), Maloisane Mokhele (from Sekhukhune United), Sello Motsepe (formerly with Casric Stars), Gift Motupa (previously with Baroka FC), Bongani Mpandle (formerly with Cape Town City), Limbikani Mzava, Menzi Ndwandwe (both from Chippa United), Tumalo Njoti (from Maritzburg United), Kgaogelo Sekgota and Tlou Segolela have all joined the team. Meanwhile, Mpho Raseona, Mcedi Vandala, Dawny Makgatho, Elson Sithole, Diamond Thopola, Vuyisile Wana, Tebogo Mokalapa, Mamahlogo Masemola, Thitswalo Masebe, Katleho Molaba and Ntuthuko Mlotshwa are no longer part of the team
Each match is a chapter in the never ending tale of footballs triumph and tragedy
Exciting transfers! Chiefs' strategy will be crucial this season.
Each match is a chapter in the never ending tale of footballs triumph and tragedy
Nasreddine Nabi is a good addition to Kaizer Cheifs. I am confident the team will have a good system.
This season promises to be a blockbuster; each team seems geared up! Following it very closely.
The season so far has been very interesting theres a few other clubs that are picking up
I'm feeling sorry for small tems this season, pirates and sundowns are very strong
@lindo 🤣 why feel sorry, while the teams also prepared?
I believe small teams will also provide huge competition to big clubs.
@nono Don't be so sure, not only he made Young Africans be good team it does not guarantee that he will make chiefs better.