NO MAJOR ACTIVITY ON SECOND WINDOW DEADLINE
MBABANE – It was a quiet deadline for the second registration period, as the big three clubs in the country made no major signings
It was only Manzini Wanderers, who were reportedly working tireless to capture former capital city giants Swallows and Highlanders defensive midfielder Xolani ‘Papi’ Sikhondze, by the time of going to print last night.
A source close to ‘Papi’ revealed that he was on the wish list of the faltering hub giants, as the Nyanga ‘Crooks’ Hlophe hope that he would help them in their quest to cheat the relegation axe, which was hovering over their heads since the start of the current campaign.
“Wanderers are crossing their hands to capture the signature of ‘Papi’, as they were waiting for his clearance from his team, playing in the Lubombo Regional Football Super League,” the source said.
The player, according to the source was training with the Weslians yesterday and this was also confirmed by him.
“I haven’t yet signed with Wanderers, yes it’s true that I am training with them and I am from training right now. I am waiting for an update from them,” Sikhondze said.
Meanwhile, there was no major signing that was reported from Umkhonto KaShaka and Inkunzi Emnyama by the time of going to print at 8:14pm.
On the other hand, MTN Premier League side Young Buffaloes made the biggest catch in the second window, as they snatched Rangers exciting sharp-shooter Sandile ‘Magwegwe’ Mbingo.
Scoring
A source close to the Shiselweni-based side revealed that Amathole’zinyathi beat other elite league teams to the signature of the player, who has taken the premier league by storm, with scoring prowess in his first season.
“Magwegwe is now a Young Buffaloes player after making the switch yesterday ahead of the deadline, but their communications officer is at liberty to give you the full details,” the source said.
Meanwhile, ‘Bolova’ as Rangers is fondly known in football circles’ Chief Executive Officer Thembinkosi Hlandze confirmed the departure of their marksman to the Mandla ‘Stofu’ Dlamini-led side. The striker current has seven goals under his belt in his maiden season in the elite league.