NEWS SCOOP: PSL TRANSFER BUZZ BEGINS

Sunday, 4 July, 2021

The busy PSL transfer window has begun, with Cape Town City, Swallows, Orlando Pirates and Baroka confirming a few new signings already. 

All eyes are on 2020/21 CAF Champions League finalists Kaizer Chiefs transfer activity, who are now able to register new players after completing their transfer ban.

The Glamour Boys are expected to unveil their new signings soon, with a few faces having already bid farewell to their previous clubs ahead of their anticipated moves to Amakhosi.

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Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates see lot of players returning from their respective loans, with the latter announcing four new signings today. 

Amazulu are also competing in the 2021/22 CAF Champions League campaign, and will be looking to bring in more depth to their squad ahead of their new continental challenge.

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There have also been changes in the coaching departments of some clubs, headlined by Stuart Baxter reuniting with Kaizer Chiefs. 

Former Chippa United head coach Lehlohonolo Seema joining Golden Arrows following the departure of Mandla Ncikazi to Orlando Pirates.

TRANSFER UPDATES

(All transfers are based on information gathered by Volley.co.za sources thus far)


Amazulu

IN

Sbusiso Magaqa, 22-year-old midfielder returns from Royal AM loan.
Ntuthuko Madela, 24-year-old left-back returns from Royal AM loan.
Bayanda Shangase, 21-year-old striker returns from JDR Stars loan.

OUT

Zukile Kewuti, 26-year-old midfielder returns to Cape Town City after loan.
Phakamani Mahlambi, 23-year-old winger returns to Mamelodi Sundowns after loan.

Baroka 

IN

Cyril Chibwe, 28-year-old goalkeeper
Sydney Malivha, 18-year-old midfielder from Marumo Gallants DSTV Diski Challenge.
Decide Chauke, 25-year-old striker from TS Sporting. 
Sekela Sithole, 24-year-old left winger from Cape Umoya United. 
Athenkosi Dlala, 23-year-old midfielder from AmaTuks.
Bayzel Goldstone, 23-year-old right winger from Richards Bay.
Bennet Bobete  from Baroka DSTV Diski Challenge.
Tshegofatso Bosega from Baroka DSTV Diski Challenge.
Train Mokhabi from JDR Stars.


OUT 

Goodman Mosele, 22-year-old midfielder joins Orlando Pirates.

Cape Town City

IN

Darren Keet, 31-year-old goalkeeper.
Nathan Idumba Fasika, 22-year-old DRC defender from Saint Eloi Lupopo in DRC.
Relebogile Mokhuoane, 26-year-old midfielder from Free State Stars.
Zuko Mdunyelwa, 20-year-old left-back returns from Cape Umoya United loan.
Zukile Kewuti, 26-year-old midfielder returns from Amazulu loan.
Eyona Ndondo, 22-year-old midfielder returns from Cape Umoya United loan.

OUT

Peter Leewenburgh, 27-year-old Dutch goalkeeper joined Eredivisie side FC Gronigen.
Giannis Potouridis, 29-year-old Greek defender.
Charles Zulu, 25-year-old winger joins Tanzanian side Azam FC.

Chippa United

IN

Aboubacar Bemba Sangare, 21-year-old Malian midfielder from Jomo Cosmos.
Ronaldo Maarman, 21-year-old midfielder returns from Cape Town All Stars loan.

OUT 

Augustine Chidi Kwem, 23-year-old Nigerian striker joins TS Galaxy.
Nyiko Mobbie, 26-year-old right-back returns to Mamelodi Sundowns after loan.
Sandile Mthethwa, 24-year-old defender returns to Orlando Pirates after loan.
Luvuyo Phewa, 21-year-old midfielder returns to Mamelodi Sundowns after loan.

Golden Arrows

IN

No known transfers yet.

OUT

Edmore Sibanda, 34-year-old Zimbabwean goalkeeper.
Danny Phiri, 32-year-old Zimbabwean midfielder.
Gladwin Shitolo, 31-year-old midfielder returns to Orlando Pirates after loan.
Mthokozisi Dube, 28-year-old right-back returns to Orlando Pirates after loan.

*Abafana Bes'thende have appointed Lehlohonolo Seema as head coach for the 2021/22 season.


Kaizer Chiefs

IN

Sifiso Hlanti, 31-year-old left-back, free agent.
Kgaugelo Sekgota, 24-year-old winger from Swallows.
Njabulo Ngcobo, 26-year-old defender from Swallows.
Sibusiso Mabiliso, 22-year-old left-back, free agent.
Phathutshedzo Nange, 29-year-old mifielder, free agent.
Keletso Sifama, 18-year-old winger returns from Maritzburg United loan.

OUT

No known transfers yet.

*Amakhosi have appointed Stuart Baxter as head coach for the 2021/22 season.

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Mamelodi Sundowns

IN

Pavol Safranko, 26-year-old Slovakian striker from Sepsi OSK in Romania.
Malebogo Modise, 22-year-old left-back returns from Maritzburg United loan.
Nicholus Lukhubeni, 25-year-old right-back returns from TTM loan.
Sammy Seabi, 26-year-old midfielder returns from Swallows loan.
Phakamani Mahlambi, 23-year-old winger returns from Amazulu loan.
Nyiko Mobbie, 26-year-old right-back returns from Chippa United loan.
Harold Majadibodu, 26-year-old right back returns from University of Pretoria loan
Luvuyo Phewa, 21-year-old midfielder returns from Chippa United loan.

OUT

No known transfers yet.


Maritzburg United

IN 

No known transfers yet.

OUT

Jethren Barr, 25-year-old goalkeeper.
Daniel Morgan, 30-year-old New Zealander defender.
Kwanda Mngonyama, 27-year-old defender joins Orlando Pirates.
Dušan Stevic,  25-year-old left-back.
Bandile Shandu, 26-year-old midfielder joins Orlando Pirates.
Tebogo Tlolane, returns to Orlando Pirates after season loan.

Marumo Gallants

IN

No known transfers yet.

OUT

No known transfers yet.

*Club changed name from Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila

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Orlando Pirates

IN

Tebogo Tlolane, 26-year-old midfielder returns from Maritzburg United loan.
Gladwin Shitolo, 31-year-old midfielder returns from Golden Arrows loan.
Mthokozisi Dube, 28-year-old right-back returns from Golden Arrows loan.
Justice Chabalala, 29-year-old defender returns from Bloemfontein Celtic loan.
Sandile Mthethwa, 24-year-old defender returns from Chippa United on loan.
Kwanda Mngonyama, 27-year-old defender joins from Maritzburg United.
Bandile Shandu, 26-year-old midfielder joins from Maritzburg United.
Monnapule Saleng, 23-year-old striker joins from Free State Stars
Goodman Mosele, 22-year-old midfielder joins from Baroka

OUT

Jean-Marc Makusu, 29-year-old DRC striker returns to AS Vita after end of loan

Sekhukhune United

IN

No known transfers yet.

OUT

No known transfers yet.


SuperSport United

IN

Oswin Appollis, 19-year-old midfielder returns from University of Pretoria loan.
Mpho Mathebula, 20-year-old right-back returns from University of Pretoria loan.

OUT

Evans Rusike, 31-year-old Zimbabwean striker.
Lucky Mohomi, 30-year-old midfielder.

Stellenbosh

IN 

OUT

Kristopher Bergman, 32-year-old right-back.
Phathutshedzo Nange, 31-year-old midfielder.
Azeemud-deen Brenner, 22-year-old defender.

Swallows

IN

Thandani Ntshumayelo, 31-year-old midfielder, free agent.

OUT

Sifiso Hlanti, 31-year-old left-back, joins Kaizer Chiefs.
Kgaugelo Sekgota, 24-year-old winger joins Kaizer Chiefs.
Njabulo Ngcobo, 26-year-old defender joins Kaizer Chiefs.

TS Galaxy 

IN

Vasilie Kolak, 26-year-old Bosnian goalkeeper from FC Krupa in Bosnia-Herzegovina.
Igor Makitan, 26-year-old Bosnian defender from FC Krupa in Bosnia-Herzegovina.
Sinethemba Mngomezulu, midfielder from Uthongathi FC.
Augustine Chidi Kwem, 23-year-old Nigerian striker from Chippa United.

OUT

Reneilwe Letsholonyane, 39-year-old midfielder retired.
Myer Bevan, 24-year-old New Zealander striker.
Felix Badenhosrt, 32-year-old Swati midfielder.
Mbulelo Wambi, 34-year-old midfielder.
Xolani Maholo, 24-year-old midfielder.

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