Transfer talk

The shifting geography of South African football power was emphasised further this week as Baroka FC announced the signing of Siphelele Ntshangase (above) from Black Leopards. Baroka paid a reported R3 million for the services of the talented forward, apparently beating Kaizer Chiefs to his signature. certainly ought to have had cash available for Ntshangase, having recently sold George Lebese to Mamelodi Sundowns for the same price. The 24-year-old immediately impressed in Baroka colours against Orlando Pirates in midweek. If Chiefs were reluctant to spend that sort of money on Ntshangase, it does speak of a club currently showing a distinct lack of ambition.

SuperSport United have signed Nigerian defender Azubuike Egwuekwe (above). The 28-year-old spent last season at Finnish club KuPS. He spent most of his career at Nigerian side Warri Wolves and was part of the Super Eagles squad at the 2014 Fifa World Cup finals in Brazil, also representing his country at the 2013 Fifa Confederations Cup and the 2014 African Nations Championships (Chan). Azubuike left Warri Wolves in January 2016, complaining of a lack of financial backing from the club. “Warri Wolves could not win the NPFL because the players played on empty stomachs,” he told

“There was no financial backing or whatsoever from the management to ensure that the players gave their best in the last season.

Speculation that Jeremy Brockie (above) could join Mamelodi Sundowns was heightened this week as SuperSport United coach Eric Tinkler left the New Zealand striker on the bench for the Absa Premiership clash with Kaizer Chiefs at FNB Stadium. Brockie has been linked with a move to the Brazilians for a couple of seasons now with Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane a self-confessed admirer. Brockie came on at half time, but Tinkler’s decision will only fuel speculation that Sundowns could complete a deal for the 29-year-old.