Moroka Swallows secure 7 new players
Moroka Swallows seem to be on the mend as they look to rebuild their squad by signing on seven new players to the team.
It’s no all over for Moroka Swallows. The Dube Birds are rebuilding a squad for the second round.
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NEW MOROKA SWALLOWS PLAYERS
According to the leading SABC Sport reporter Mazola Molefe, Swallows have singed seven new players, and the list includes a couple of familiar names.
The names are former Orlando Pirates players Ntsikelelo Nyauza (defender), Augustine Mahlonoko (attacking midfielder), Letsie Koapeng (striker), right back Basil Mphahlele, central midfielder Roland Sanou, attackers Lwanda Mbanjwa and Jacob Everson.
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SPRING- SUMMER CHAOS
So why have Swallows signed so many new players in January?
The trouble started when the club failed to pay players in November 2023.
The Swallows squad reacted by staying away from training and two matches against Mamelodi Sundowns and Golden Arrows.
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The result was the Premier Soccer League’s decision to fine Swallows R1 Million, of which R600,000 was suspended for 24 months.
Swallows turned around and fired 22 players with immediate effect:
- Daniel Akpeyi
- Thakasani Mbanjwa
- Buhle Thompson
- Bongani Sam
- Mthokozisi Shwabule
- Vusi Sibiya
- Lentshane Phalane
- Tumelo Mangweni
- Tshediso Patjie
- Wandisile Letlabika
- Givemore Khupe
- Thandolwethu Ngwenya
- Wade Poole
- Siyabonga Khumalo
- Falakhe Tshanini
- Owethu Khumalo
- Mbulelo Wambi
- Mkhuseli Rampa
- Ntsako Makhubela
- Lindokuhle Mtshali
- Kwanda Mngonyama
- Tlakusani Mthethwa.
Meanwhile, Swallows will be in action against Polokwane City at home this Saturday at 15:30