Mdlinzo returns to Chippa United

Chippa United have completed the signing of attacking midfielder Sizwe Mdlinzo, who returns for a second spell in Port Elizabeth.

The 28-year-old arrived from TS Galaxy, where he played a leading role in helping the club to their shock victory in the 2019 Nedbank Cup, but did not have the same influence in the recently competed 2019-20 campaign.

“We are delighted to announce the return of midfield maestro Sizwe Mdlinzo. He has signed a 34 months contract with the club,” Chippa confirmed.

Mdlinzo was something of a late bloomer and rose to prominence with Cape Town All Stars in the 2014-15 campaign.

After two seasons he followed coach Dan Malesela to Chippa, where he made 35 appearances in all competitions over two seasons.

He again followed Malesela to new club Galaxy ahead of 2018-19, and was arguably their stand-out player in that campaign, which culminated in an unexpected Nedbank Cup win.