Ernst Middendorp Maritzburg United

Swallows FC have retained their DStv Premiership status Photo: Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

Maritzburg United transfer news: Ex-Chiefs man leads list of axed stars

Maritzburg United have published a list of EIGHT players who will be leaving the club, including a former Kaizer Chiefs man.

Ernst Middendorp Maritzburg United

Swallows FC have retained their DStv Premiership status Photo: Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

Maritzburg United have published a list of EIGHT players who will be leaving the club, including a former Kaizer Chiefs man.

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In a statement released on Friday morning, the Team of Choice confirmed Lucky Baloyi is among the released despite only joining them in January.

The other seven players are former Mamelodi Sundowns and SuperSport United defender Clayton Daniels as well as veteran defender Nazeer Allie.

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Midfielder Phumlani Ntshangase has also been shown the exit door at Maritzburg United barely a year after being made the club’s captain.

Completing the list are Ryan Rae, Riyaaz Ismael, Thato Lesoma and Steven Pereira, who, like Baloyi, joined Maritzburg United in January.

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