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The South African
12 hours ago
- Sport
- The South African
Former Orlando Pirates winger set for shock Sekhukhune move
Former Orlando Pirates winger Ronaldo Maarman is on verge of joining Sekhukhune United by pulling off a major transfer, who has verbally agreed to join the club. The 25-year-old is expected to complete his move after finalising medicals, which remain the last hurdle before signing the contract. Maarman recently parted ways with Chippa United, who released him along with 17 other players in a dramatic squad overhaul. During his time with the Chilli Boys, he made 64 appearances across all competitions and netted five goals. A source confirmed: 'The 25-year-old is close to signing with Sekhukhune after they verbally agreed on the deal, with the contract yet to be signed and medicals remaining the outstanding thing.' Maarman previously spent three seasons at Orlando Pirates, though his time included loan spells at Cape Town All Stars and Chippa United. He joined the Chilli Boys permanently in 2023 on a free transfer after his contract with the Buccaneers expired. Now, Sekhukhune United have moved quickly to snap up the winger ahead of the new campaign. The team will return to pre-season camp on Tuesday. Where Maarman could potentially link up with his new teammates. Head coach Eric Tinkler has made no secret of his ambition to strengthen the squad. As Babina Noko look to improve on their impressive fourth-place finish in the 2024/2025 season. With the Former Orlando Pirates midfielder Ronaldo Maarman poised to add flair and depth to Sekhukhune's attack. The club signals its intent to compete fiercely in the upcoming campaign. Let us know by leaving a comment below or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
The Herald
5 days ago
- Sport
- The Herald
Chippa United release 18 players
Chippa United have cleared the decks by releasing 15 players before the new season and three others will return to their clubs after their loan agreements ended. The Gqeberha club confirmed the clearance in a statement posted on their social media platforms on Tuesday. The statement said: 'Chippa United Football Club can confirm the departure of several players as their contracts with the club come to an end after the 2024/25 season,' it said. 'The following players will not be part of the team heading into the new campaign: Darren Johnson, Lukhanyo July, Justice Chabalala, Samkelo Jali, Andile Jali, Baraka Majogoro, Athenkosi Dlala, Ronald Sanou, Craig Martin, Ronald Maarman, Thobani Jacobs, Sifiso Mazibuko, Aviwe Mqokozo, Enock Sakala, Bienvenu Eva Nga.' The club also said that on-loan players Aphelele Teto, Siphelo Baloni and Sonwabile Khumalo would return to their parent clubs after the conclusion of their loan agreements. According to Transfermarkt, Chippa had 35 senior players for the 2024/2025 season, which leaves 17 players on their books. Last week, the Chilli Boys named Sinethemba Badela, 35, as their new head coach. The former Cape Town All Stars mentor replaces Thabo September, who opted not to renew his contract after he was demoted to assistant coach. Chippa also announced the appointment of Sinesipho Mali as the new sporting director, a position held by Morgan Mammila last season. Mali served in key technical roles at Kaizer Chiefs as an analyst and later at Sekhukhune United, where he operated as both analyst and head of recruitment, helping guide the club to its highest-ever points tally in the 2024/2025 Betway Premiership. He now serves as head of analysts for Bafana Bafana, a role he will continue in as the national team prepare for the Africa Cup of Nations and conclude their Fifa World Cup qualifying campaign. He also featured in Banyana Banyana's technical team at the 2023 Fifa Women's World Cup. The Herald
The South African
5 days ago
- Sport
- The South African
Ex-Pirates quartet headlines Chippa United mass exodus!
Former Orlando Pirates quartet of Andile Jali, Bienvenu Eva Nga, Craig Martin and Justice Chabalala have been released by Chippa United. The four players headline a list of 15 players axed by Chippa United ahead of the 2025-26 PSL season. For Jali, this doesn't come as a huge surprise given that rumours had already been there that he would be axed. The same can be said about Eva Nga whose agent was on record to say they had been in talks with the Chilli Boys over a possible renewal. This was when reports suggested that Eva Nga could be moving to Kaizer Chiefs as one of their newest strikers next season. Meanwhile, Siphelo Baloni will return to parent club Pirates as he was on a season-long loan deal. Also on the list of returnees are Aphelele Teto (Livingston of Scottland) and Sonwabile Khumalo (Orbit College). Now, newly-appointed coach Sinethemba Badela will have to go to the market to sign new players for the club. Chippa United release 15 players, including four former Orlando Pirates players. Image: Chippa United Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
TimesLIVE
12-06-2025
- Sport
- TimesLIVE
Linda Mntambo's plea to Sipho Mbule
Mntambo, the experienced, 36-year-old midfielder who has been a model of consistency over a long career, also spoke passionately about his early days in amateur football in Soweto before he joined Jomo Cosmos where he cut his teeth in professional football. His career then took him to Chippa United and Orlando Pirates before joining Sekhukhune in mid-2022. For most of his career, Mntambo has been captain of the sides that he has played for and he discusses his leadership style and how he navigated around leading some difficult personalities in a team environment. Over the past few seasons, Mamelodi Sundowns have dominated the Betway Premiership with eight successive titles. Mntambo believes consistent Sekhukhune — top-half finishers in three of their four seasons since being promoted in 2021, and fourth-placed finishers in the last two campaigns — can be among the teams to challenge the Brazilians.
IOL News
12-06-2025
- Sport
- IOL News
Coach Hugo Broos: 'No sign of another Themba Zwane but Sinoxolo Kwayiba looks the part'
Sinoxolo Kwayiba Orlando Pirates-linked Sinoxolo Kwayiba has revealed his desire to play for one of the Premier Soccer League's big three clubs. The Chippa United midfielder is about to make a breakthrough. Now that the dust has settled on Bafana Bafana's international friendlies against Tanzania and Mozambique, national team coach Hugo Broos remains candid in his assessment of his squad's capabilities, particularly regarding the search for a player who can match the unique skill set of Themba Zwane. The 35-year-old Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Zwane is currently participating in the FIFA Club World Cup in the USA, leaving a notable void in the national squad that has yet to be filled. Speaking on the challenges of finding a successor to Zwane, Broos remarked: 'I must be honest and say that until now, we didn't find the second Themba, that type of player. But maybe we can solve it in another way, and that's something we wanted to see also in those two games." While singing Zwane's praises, Broos highlighted the potential of rising star Sinoxolo Kwayiba, the Chippa United midfielder. The 25-year-old Kwayiba came off the bench against Tanzania and started in the subsequent match against Mozambique, where he left a mark by scoring and earning the 'Player of the Match' accolade in the team's impressive 2-0 win.
