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Mamelodi Sundowns and SuperSport United have reportedly agreed to two more deals ahead of the January transfer window closing. Photo: Samuel Shivambu/Sports Inc

Mamelodi Sundowns latest | Manqoba Mngqithi praises Thabiso Kutumela

Sundown’s co-coach Manqoba Mngqithi has heaped his praises towards the Maritzburg United star.

Manqoba Mngqithi Mamelodi Sundowns

Mamelodi Sundowns and SuperSport United have reportedly agreed to two more deals ahead of the January transfer window closing. Photo: Samuel Shivambu/Sports Inc

Mamelodi Sundowns co-coach Manqoba Mngqithi has heaped praise on Maritzburg United star Thabiso Kutumela.

Mngqithi said he has respected and admired Kutumela since his early playing days.

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MNGQITHI PRAISES KUTUMELA

Kutumela helped Maritzburg United fight for survival after a lacklustre first half of the season.

“I like him. But I am not sure whether he’s coming to the club or not. He’s a very good football player. You can ask him, when he was still at Baroka, I liked him. I still like him even today,” said Manqoba Mngqithi.

The Maritzburg striker was handed the captain’s armband when German coach Ernst Middendorp took over.

This was a welcome new lease on life for Kutumela. He handled his new role with aplomb – scoring 12 goals in the DStv Premiership this season.

Kutumela went on to be nominated for the PSL Player of the Season.

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Many felt he deserved to win as he was surrounded with less experience and quality than the likes of Peter Shalulile and Bradley Grobler.

Shalulile was assisted by the likes of Themba Zwane whilst Kutumela had to work harder to score.

Grobler won the Golden Boot award with his 16 goals.

He also earned himself a nomination for Players’ Player of the Season.

In the past few weeks rumours of Kutumela joining the Brazilians have been rife.

Manqoba Mngqithi refused to comment on the current status of the player, but has publicly acknowledged his respect for the promising talent.

Kutumela could very well join the DStv Premiership champions, adding to the wealth of talent that already exists in the squad.