Ex Pirates defender unemployed after leaving MFC side

Former Orlando Pirates defender Tshepo Gumede is searching for a new club after parting ways with Maritzburg United.

Gumede reportedly left the Motsepe Foundation Championship side in January after failing to agree on a salary cut.

The well traveled 32-year-old defender has represented the likes of Orlando Pirates, AmaZulu, Platinum Stars and Cape Town City.

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Former Pirates defender leaves Maritzburg United

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“Motsepe Foundation Championship side Maritzburg United have agreed to part ways with former Orlando Pirates defender Tshepo Gumede.” an IdiskiTimes report read.

“A close source confirmed to this publication that Gumede left United after not agreeing to salary cut with the club. Gumede had six months left on his contract, as he only signed one-year deal with the KwaZulu-Natal side.”

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In other news, Mamelodi Sundowns senior coach Manqoba Mngqithi was left highly impressed with Bafana Bafana winger Oswin Appollis.

Appollis made his Africa Cup of Nations debut in South Africa’s penalty shootout victory over DR Congo in the bronze medal match.

The Polokwane City midfielder was introduced in the 58th minute and certainly left his mark on the experienced Mamelodi Sundowns mentor.

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“Second half I think we made some very intelligent substitutions. The Monare change was a big one, the Appollis change was a big one,” Sundowns coach Manqoba Mngqithi said, as quoted as IdiskiTimes.

“For me, this boy is one for the future. This Appollis, I believe he could’ve done so much more for us had he had more opportunities at this tournament.

“He could’ve even had an assist in this match. It would’ve been nice to see [Jayden] Adams in this match, because I do believe that learning would’ve helped.”

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