TS Galaxy star Given Msimango is on his way to Kaizer Chiefs. Image: Twitter
Pirates to snap up Msimango ahead of Chiefs?
TS Galaxy club captain Spiwe ‘Given’ Msimango has been linked to both Chiefs and Pirates in ongoing reports.
TS Galaxy star Given Msimango is on his way to Kaizer Chiefs. Image: Twitter
Last year it was reported that Msimango had been sounded out by Chiefs as they considered their player options for this season, but ultimately a move never materialised.
At a time when TS Galaxy are facing financial issues, there is currently increasing talk that the club would still accept the sale of their club captain, with Orlando Pirates also said to be monitoring Msimango.
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There is no doubt that Orlando Pirates have shown signs of progress this season under new coach José Riveiro, but for a club of this stature, the Buccaneers will want to continue building a squad capable of contenting for the league title in the near future. The same of course could be said for Kaizer Chiefs.
In the latest edition of Soccer Laduma, it’s stated that Galaxy would listen to any offer for Msimango as they could cash in, considering his contract runs until 2025.
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Last year TS Galaxy looked to secure the 25-year-old’s future by extending his contract through to June 2025, and so it remains to be seen whether Chiefs or Pirates would really be willing to pay a hefty transfer fee.
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Issues over unpaid salaries at TS Galaxy have recently been addressed at an explosive crisis meeting, but there is no doubt that such financial woes could lead to player exits.
As reported by SABC Sport last month, SAFPU Vice-President Tebogo Munyai confirmed that reports of TS Galaxy failing to recently pay some of its players’ salaries has now reached their office.
At a time when at least six players are said to have gone without a salary for the past two months, there has been blatant expenditure in other areas, such as a trip to Turkey where friendly matches were played, while there was the purchase of the status for a women’s team in the Super League.
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Time Sukazi has sought to downplay the alleged issue, but it’s since come to light that a meeting last Wednesday was held with team manager – Njabulo Sukazi – who is the daughter of the chairman, and coach Sead Ramovic.
Tim Sukazi was not present as players sought answers.
However, attempts were made to the defuse the situation, with Njabulo stating: “The reason why they (Tim Sukazi and club bosses) are not here today to come address you, it’ not that they don’t find it important. But they want to receive these funds to help you by today. I know they have been saying they will help since last month. It’s not easy to raise R1-million just like that, but they are trying. It’s not like they want you to not feed your families,” the team manager added.
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