Sandile Mthethwa of Orlando Pirates challenged by Lesedi Kapinga of Mamelodi Sundowns during the 2022 Carling Black Label Cup final match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg on 12 November 2022 © Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Kapinga takes a dig at Mamelodi Sundowns following exit
Bafana Bafana midfielder Lesedi Kapinga has opened up on his disappointing exit from Mamelodi Sundowns FC
Sandile Mthethwa of Orlando Pirates challenged by Lesedi Kapinga of Mamelodi Sundowns during the 2022 Carling Black Label Cup final match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg on 12 November 2022 © Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Lesedi Kapinga has hinted that Mamelodi Sundowns failed to appreciate him.
The talented midfielder is a free agent after he was released by the Brazilians following the completion of last season.
Kapinga made just one start for Mamelodi Sundowns last season and has since made it clear that he’ll only join a team that ‘appreciates’ him next.
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“I leave that to my agent, and I will speak to him maybe from Monday when I get to Joburg.” the former Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder told TimesLive.
“I feel like right now it’s only a matter of me getting in a space where I’m going to play. I want a team that is going to appreciate me.
“I just feel like sometimes it’s good not to know a lot of things about it. If Mamelodi Sundowns works for other players, it doesn’t mean it will work for me. I just must focus on my career and build myself again.”
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In other news, Former Orlando Pirates defender Ntsikelelo Nyauza has been released by Richards Bay FC.
The Veteran defender spent just one season at the club following his seven year spell at the Buccaneers.
Nyauza made 22 starts for the Natal Rich Boys, scoring one goal for the club.
He can now join any club after becoming a free agent.
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“DStv Premiership side Richards Bay FC have decided to part ways with veteran defender Ntsikelelo Nyauza after one season at the club.” a KickOff report read.
“Richards Bay have since also terminated the services of Khetha Shabalala while deciding against renewing the contract of Ndiviwe Mdabuka.”
