Sundowns committed to Rivaldo Coetzee

Once a teenage star, Rivaldo Coetzee remains part of the plans at Mamelodi Sundowns despite years of troubles with various injuries.

Now 26, Coetzee is facing a career crossroads after too many spells on the sidelines.

“I spoke to him, and he’s extremely positive and is working extremely hard in the off-season, he understands he’s got to have a top season and he’s a committed boy,” his agent Mike Makaab told iDiski Times about his future.

Coetzee is ready to work hard

“It’s not as if he’s not committed, he’s just been plagued with strange injuries, sometimes this happens in a footballers career, but we’re hoping that we can get beyond it and that this season will be the turning point again in his career – because he is super talented.”

Coetzee has had a tough time with injuries following his failed move to Glasgow Celtic.

The former Ajax Cape Town defender played just twice during the 2022/23 campaign.

Rivals chasing Sundowns

With preparations already well underway for the 2023-24 campaign, it’s clear that Pirates will be clearing out certain players who do not fit into their planning for next season.

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According to the latest report from iDiski Times, wing Craig Martin is set for what will come as a premature exit considering that he only joined the club from Cape Town City back in January.

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However, after battling to make the desired impact, while struggling for regular game-time under coach Jose Riveiro, it’s reported that he will be let go by the club.

It now remains to be seen where he may end up next.

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It’s also just been reported by SABC Sport that the Buccaneers have opted against triggering the one year extension on the contract of striker Ndumiso Mabena.

The former Royal AM captain has only been at Pirates for six months, but he has failed to enjoy any regular game-time, with the Soweto giants boasting plenty of depth up front.