NHLAPO HAS OPTION ON CHIPPA CONTRACT
Former SuperSport United defender Siyabonga Nhlapo has penned a deal with Chippa United until the end of the season and the Siya crew has been given more information on the deal.
The defender had been without a club for a few months after his six-year stay at Matsatsantsa was brought to an end in June, but after waiting it out a bit, he has finally secured a team where he can still play in the topflight.
This publication understands that there is an option to extend the deal at the end of the campaign, depending on how things go in terms of game-time and general performance. by injury, sources close to the player have revealed.
The lanky midfield man has been a notable absentee from Sekhukhune United’s starting line-ups after making only 14 appearances in all competitions last season. Prior to coming back for a rare appearance in the league in February, he had last played in October.
Mntambo joined the side last year with high hopes of resurrecting his career after struggling for regular game-time at Orlando Pirates.
According to a close source, the 34-year-old has struggled to shake off an ankle injury that is troubling him despite having
Nhlapo is a versatile player who gives the Chilli Boys’ technical team the option of playing him in different positions. The 34-year-old plays at right back, in central defence and in the middle of the park. His experience will certainly give the Gqeberha-based side the boost they need this season as they look to stay away from the relegation zone.
The former Bidvest Wits man is yet to make an appearance for the already gone for surgery to fix it.
“Mntambo’s injury situation is a cause for concern as he has spent long spells on the sidelines nursing it. He has done everything to fix it, but it just won’t heal properly to allow him to play. It is threatening his career as age is no longer on his side,” a source revealed.
“He is unlikely to have his contract at Sekhukhune extended. It is so unfortunate that things turned out the way they did for him as the club expected him to contribute massively to the team’s progress and that’s why he was even made the captain when he arrived from Pirates,” the source went on.
While ‘Figo’ continues undergoing team since putting pen to paper, but it’s understood he could make his debut after the FIFA international break, with Chippa set to face struggling Cape Town Spurs away from home. rehabilitation, Babina Noko are expected to decide on the one-year option on his contract, with the original deal set to end in June next year.