Loan agreement affects Sundowns star
Sekhukhune United faced Mamelodi Sundowns without their star player Sipho Mbule last weekend.
Mamelodi Sundowns’ loaned-out star, Sipho Mbule, was sorely missed by Sekhukhune United last weekend.
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As reported before the start of the season, the 26-year-old Mbule joined Sekhukhune on loan before quickly impressing in seven appearances that include a goal.
As per the loan agreement, the Bethlehem-born star could not face Sundowns on Saturday.
“An agreement is an agreement. So, we knew it was going to happen when we played them,” said Sekhukhune’s coach Seema via FARPost.
“So, we prepared other players. I think the guys who came in did well. Lesedi [Kapinga] played very well, and he tried his best. Thabang Monare also came in and did everything in his power.
“We knew, and this is something that we cannot complain about. The guys who were there did very well. Let’s see what happens going into the next game,” Seema concluded.
MANQOBA MNGQITHI PRAISES MALIBONGWE KHOZA
Mamelodi Sundowns have a new defensive young superstar, the name is Malibongwe Khoza and he is just 20.
The team known as Kabo Yellow smashed Sekhukhune United 3-0 last Saturday to reclaim top spot in the Betway Premiership, one of the best performers for Sundowns was Khoza in central defence. Coach Mngqithi later said Khoza is destined for AFCON 2025 with Bafana Bafana.
“I’m very happy with Khoza,” Manqoba told SuperSport TV, as per iDiski Times.
“I think he’s developing into something big, and I can tell you now, if he continues the way he is, he has a very big chance of going to AFCON with the national team [Bafana Bafana].
“I have no doubt,” concluded the Sundowns mentor.
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In the meantime, Kabo Yellow will travel to Morocco to face AS FAR in Casablanca on Saturday, 7 December.
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