Orlando Pirates and Sundowns are chasing Maritzburg United’s Karim Kimvuidi. Image: BackpagePix
PSL done deals: Kaizer Chiefs spree, Pirates bag coveted targets
Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates and Sundowns have all made big plays in the transfer window. Here’s a recap of the major PSL done deals.
Orlando Pirates and Sundowns are chasing Maritzburg United’s Karim Kimvuidi. Image: BackpagePix
Kaizer Chiefs have brought in seven players, but they’ve also seen Orlando Pirates grab a couple of their targets. Here’s a recap of all the biggest PSL deals as these two Soweto giants aim to close the gap to Sundowns.
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MAJOR PSL DONE DEALS SO FAR
KAIZER CHIEFS
The Glamour Boys have been on a spree. They’ve spruced up their attacking options by signing Pule Mmodi, Tebogo Potsane and Ranga Chivaviro. They’ve also added the creative midfield talents of Mduduzi Mdantsane and schemer Edson Castillo. Most notably, they’ve brought in two young central defenders Thatayaone Ditlhokwe and Given Msimango.
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ORLANDO PIRATES
Last season’s MTN8 and Nedbank Cup winners have added seven new faces as it stands. The Buccaneers have brought in Melusi Buthelezi, Siphelo Baloni, Katlego Otladisa, Patrick Maswanganyi, Sphamandla Gumede, Lesedi Kapinga and the super talented Karim Kimvuidi from Maritzburg United. Can they challenge for the title?
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MAMELODI SUNDOWNS
Junior Mendieta adds craft and creativity after his move from Stellenbosch, while Lesiba Nku adds depth in wide midfield areas after his move from Marumo Gallants. Highly-coveted teenager Thapelo Maseko has opted to sign for the Brazilians despite offers from abroad. Sundowns have also signed an actual Brazilian in the shape of Lucas Ribeiro Costa. If they sell Cassius Mailula to the MLS, can you say their squad is stronger or weaker than it was in May?
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SUPERSPORT UNITED
Gavin Hunt’s team can potentially mount a title challenge next season. They’ve added, among others, Phathutshedzo Nange from Kaizer Chiefs, Siphesihle Ndlovu from Pirates and Bafana midfielder Grant Margeman from Sundowns. They’ve also brought in strikers Etiosa Ighodaro, who excelled with Chippa last term, and Terrence Dzvukamanja from Pirates.
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OTHE NOTABLE DEALS
AmaZulu are thought to be close to sealing deal for Rowan Human from Maritzburg United, despite a huge clamour for his signature from other traditional big 3 clubs. Meanwhile, Andile Jali will be a Moroka Swallows player next season. Chippa United have also recruited smartly with Craig Martin and Goodman Mosele (loan) arriving from Orlando Pirates.
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