THE LATEST NFD NEWS

• Former Real Kings and Black Leopards striker, Siyanda Masango, currently on the books of Free State Stars, has been loaned to Mpumalanga ABC Motsepe League leaders, Acornbush United FC, until the end of the season. “I’m going to make sure that we’re promoted,” he told Soccer Laduma.

• Meanwhile, Masango’s Ea Lla Koto teammate, Katlego Mkhabela, is expected to soon make his NFD debut for TS Sporting following a similar loan agreement. “I missed our game with Stellenbosch FC due to an ankle injury,” he said.

• Soccer Laduma has established that Lindokuhle Zondi, who was on loan at University of Pretoria, has returned to Maritzburg United. “AmaTuks have also released Wandile Makhanya, Ritchi Sebastiao and Brendon Konki,” revealed a reliable a source. • Eastern Cape ABC Motsepe League outfit, PE Stars, who had scored the most goals (40) at round 21, are giving high-flying rivals, Tornado and Sibanye FC, a run for their money. “Despite sadly losing our captain, Thulani Motloung, in a shooting incident, Stars are pushing hard and have lots of talented players, one of whom is ex-Ubuntu Cape Town’s Sherwin Bailey,” said Stars’ head coach, Duran Francis. • Following their good display against Kaizer Chiefs in the Nedbank Cup, Cape Town third- tier club, The Magic, whacked Jomo Powers 7-0 at home, thanks to a superb hattrick by ex-U20 international, Jerry Mxabo. This result not only boosted their goal difference to +28, but also brought the team closer to log leaders, Steenberg United FC. “I feel good because it was my first hat- trick this season,” said Mxabo.