What the Siya crew has been told…

Phathutshedzo Nange might have his contract with SuperSport United cut short and allowed to move on with his career, sources have revealed.

When he joined the club in June, the player aimed to revive his career after his unsuccessful spell with Kaizer Chiefs and is now understood to be disappointed that he has also struggled for gametime at the Randburg-based side.

Soccer Laduma has been informed that the second half of the season will be crucial for the midfielder to convince the club for his stay to remain unaffected beyond this season after he made a handful of appearances in the league so far.

“Phathu Nange is under pressure to deliver at SuperSport United. He came to the club with a view of resurrecting his career, but things haven’t gone quite well for him. He had hoped that he would be able to resurrect his career under Gavin Hunt, who is the coach he played his best football under previously at Wits,” said a source.

“The player’s situation is also concerning to the club because a lot has been expected from him with his experience. That’s why he was offered a two-year contract ,but things might change regarding his future with the club as he might leave before. That if his situation with game-time doesn’t improve,” the source added.

Having made a name for himself in Limpopo during his time with

Black Leopards, the lanky star is understood to be open to returning to the province to further his career closer to home if an opportunity arises.

According to informants, Polokwane City are monitoring the situation with the 32-year-old and are showing interest.

AmaZulu FC are another side that is reportedly keen on the central midfielder, as well as Moroka Swallows, who have been making changes.

“With Nange, it isn’t about talent, because people already know what he can do, but it’s competition for places in the team that is an issue. It’s been tough for him and at his age, he should be playing regularly. What makes his situation even more complicated is that he is competing with players younger than him for a position and those players have been playing ahead of him,” noted the source.

“Hunt likes the player, but he’s got some tough decisions to make when it comes to team selections. That’s why the coach has been giving him a run in the (CAF) Confederation Cup to try and keep everyone motivated,” the informantsaid.

“But if the player doesn’t get to contribute more in the league, the situation may change, and don’t be surprised if Polokwane City make a formal offer for his services. The club has been monitoring him, along with AmaZulu and Swallows.”