It is a little over three weeks until the start of the new DStv Premiership season and clubs continue to build their squads ahead of the campaign. We look at all the confirmed moves to date.
AMAZULU
Position Finished: 7th
Coach: Brandon Truter
Summary: There have been no new changes at AmaZulu this past week after their already huge squad overhaul.
Ins: Thendo Mukumela (Cape Town Spurs), Riaan Hanamub, Veluyeke Zulu (both Chippa United), Dumisani Zuma (Kaizer Chiefs), Augustine Kwem, Ethan Brooks (both TS Galaxy), Gabadinho Mhango (Orlando Pirates), Rally Bwalya (Simba SC), George Maluleka (Mamelodi Sundowns)
Outs: Tapelo Xoki (Orlando Pirates), Neil Boshoff, Xola Mlambo, Luvuyo Memela, Philani Zulu, Limbikani Mzava, Tsepo Masilela, Kgotso Moleko, Henrick Ekstein, Abraham Majok, Thabo Qalinge, Siphelele Mthembu, Andre de Jong, Augustine Mulenga, Siyethemba Sithebe (all released)
CAPE TOWN CITY
Position Finished: 2nd
Coach: Eric Tinkler
Summary: City continue to assess their options and could yet lose key midfielder Thabo Nodada, who has been linked with an exit for a number of seasons now.
Ins: Kajally Drammeh (Real de Banjul, Gambia), Marc van Heerden (Stellenbosch FC)
Outs: Shane Roberts (released)
CHIPPA UNITED
Position Finished: 14th
Coach: Daine Klate
Summary: The major change at Chippa this past week has been the appointment of Daine Klate as coach as he takes over from Kurt Lentjies.
Ins: None
Outs: Riaan Hanamub, Veluyeke Zulu (both AmaZulu), Kurt Lentjies (retired), Bienvenu Eva Nga, Azola Matrose (both Orlando Pirates)
LAMONTVILLE GOLDEN ARROWS
Position Finished: 9th
Coaches: Vusi Vilakazi & Mabhuti Khenyeza
Summary: A quiet week at Abafana Bes’thende …
Ins: Ryan Moon (free agent)
Outs: Nkosinathi Sibisi (Orlando Pirates), Micheal Gumede (Richards Bay), Matome Mathiane, Maximillian Mbaeva, Siyabonga Dube, Siboniso Conco, Lindokuhle Mtshali (all released)
KAIZER CHIEFS
Position Finished: 5th
Coach: Arthur Zwane
Summary: Chiefs are looking at a number of trialists, including ex-TS Galaxy striker Wade Lekay, Musa Kamara (Sierra Leone) and Bonfils-Caleb Bimenyimana (Burundi). They will definitely be bringing in a No 9-style striker.
Ins: Zitha Kwinika, Ashley Du Preez (both Stellenbosch FC), Kamohelo Mahlatsi, Lehlogonolo Matlou, Dillon Solomons (all Swallows FC), Yusuf Maart (Sekhukhune United), Siyethemba Sithebe (AmaZulu)
Outs: Dumsani Zuma (AmaZulu), Lazarous Kambole (Young Africans, Tanzania), Daniel Akpeyi, Lebogang Manyama, Kearyn Baccus, Samir Nurkovic, Leonardo Castro, Daniel Cardoso, Bernard Parker, Ramahlwe Mphahlele, Siphosakhe Ntiya-Ntiya, Anthony Akumu (all released)
MAMELODI SUNDOWNS
Position Finished: 1st
Coaches: Manqoba Mngqithi & Rhulani Mokwena
Summary: Sundowns have completed their year-long pursuit of Moroccan defender Abdelmounaim Boutouli, who arrived from Chabab Mohammedia. He had been on loan at Raja Casablanca last season.
Ins: Sipho Mbule (SuperSport United), Abubeker Nassir (Ethiopian Coffee), Abdelmounaim Boutouli (Chabab Mohammedia, Morocco)
Outs: George Maluleka (released)
MARITZBURG UNITED
Position Finished: 12th
Coach: John Maduka
Summary: Maritzvurg added three more players this past week with more to come. Experienced midfielder Given Mashikinya comes in. along with former Baroka star Bonginkosi Makume and Congolese playmaker Karim Kimvuidi.
Ins: Bongani Sam (Orlando Pirates, loan), Given Mashikinya (Royal AM), Bonginkosi Makume (Baroka FC), Karim Kimvuidi (Motema Pempe, DR Congo).
Outs: Phumlani Ntshangase, Lucky Baloyi, Ryan Rae, Riyaaz Ismail, Nazeer Allie, Steven Pereira, Tato Lesoma, Clayton Daniels (all released)
MARUMO GALLANTS
Position Finished: 10th
Coach: Romain Folz
Summary: Nothing new to add at Gallants though it seems like star midfielder Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo will be staying at the club.
Ins: Riyaaz Nell (Santos), Koketso More (Mangaung United), Lesiba Nku, Samuel Nkomo (both Polokwane City)
Outs: Miguel Timm (Orlando Pirates)
ORLANDO PIRATES
Position Finished: 6th
Coach: Jose Riveiro
Summary: Pirates continue to assess their options and there is word that Thabang Monare, previously released, could be on his way back after a move to SuperSport United collapsed.
Ins: Tapelo Xoki (AmaZulu), Nkosinathi Sibisi (Lamontville Golden Arrows), Bienvenu Eva Nga, Azola Matrose (both Chippa United), Evidence Makgopa (Baroka FC), Miguel Timm (Marumo Gallants)
Outs: Gabadinho Mhango (AmaZulu), Thulani Hlatshwayo, Thabang Monare, Abel Mabaso, Kwanda Mngonyama, Justice Chabalala, Wayne Sandilands, Ntsikelelo Nyauza (all released), Tshegofatso Mabasa (Sekhukhune United, loan), Nkanyiso Zungu (Richards Bay, loan), Boitumelo Radiopane (Cape Town Spurs, loan), Bongani Sam (Maritzburg United, loan)
RICHARDS BAY
Position Finished: 1st (GladAfrica Championship)
Coach: Sifiso Dladla
Summary: Richards Bay have yet to announce their release list, but have brought in a number of new names.
Ins: Nkanyiso Zungu (Orlando Pirates, loan), Sibusiso Mthethwa (Stellenbosch FC), Yamela Mbuthuma (Thohoyandou FC), Thulani Gumede (Royal Coastal FC), Micheal Gumede (Lamontville Golden Arrows), Matome Mabeba (TS Sporting), Ndiviwe Mdabuka (Cape Town All Stars), Sanele Barns (University of Pretoria), Abel Mabaso (Orlando Pirates), Siyanda Dlamini (Uthongathi)
Outs: None
ROYAL AM
Position Finished: 3rd
Coach: Khabo Zondo
Summary: Royal AM will likely bring in a number of new names still and there is no word yet on who will be exiting bar Ndumiso Mabena.
Ins: Andre De Jong (AmaZulu), Samir Nurkovic (Kaizer Chiefs), Ruzaigh Gamildien, Khetukuthula Ndlovu (both Swallows FC)
Outs: Ndumiso Mabena (released)
SEKHUKHUNE UNITED
Position Finished: 11th
Coach: Kaitano Tembo
Summary: Sekhukhune confirmed the arrival of Daniel Cardoso this past week and also the capture of right-back Katlego Mkhabela from Free State Stars. They have also had a huge rebuild of their squad.
Ins: Elias Mokwana (Platinum City Rovers), Denwin Farmer, Thamsanqa Masiya, Train Mokhabi (all Baroka FC), Badra Ali Sangare (JDR Stars), Abednego Mosiatlhaga (Cape Town Spurs), Linda Mntambo (Orlando Pirates), Tshegofatso Mabasa (Orlando Pirates, loan), Lesego Sebetlela (MM Patinum), Trésor Tshibwabwa Yamba Yamba (Red Arrows, Zambia), Wonderboy Makhubu (University of Pretoria), Daniel Cardoso (Kaizer Chiefs), Katlego Mkhabela (Free State Stars)
Outs: Ayanda Dlamini, Tapuwa Kapini, Sello Motsepe, Cheslyn Jampies, Luckyboy Mokoena, Evans Rusike, Justin Shonga, Tshediso Patjie, Tumelo Matona, Sibusiso Mbonani, Siyabulela Shai, Seun Ledwaba, Charlton Mashumba, Rebone Ntsoane (all released), Yusuf Maart (Kaizer Chiefs), Blessing Sarupinda (CAPS United, Zimbabwe)
STELLENBOSCH FC
Position Finished: 4th
Coach: Steve Barker
Summary: Stellenbosch confirmed six new arrivals ahead of the 2022/23 campaign, four of whichw e knew about already. But the signing of German defender Lasse Sobiech came out the blue, while the club has also added Sihle Nduli from TS Galaxy.
Ins: Nhlanhla Mgaga, Vusi Sibiya (both Baroka FC), William Likuta (Motema Pembe, DR Congo), Sinethemba Mngomezulu, Sihle Nduli (both TS Galaxy), Lasse Sobiech (Darmstadt 98, Germany)
Outs: Zitha Kwinika, Ashley Du Preez (both Kaizer Chiefs), Robyn Johannes, Granwald Scott, Waseem Isaacs, Marc van Heerden, Stanley Dimgba, Nathan Sinkala, Sibusiso Mthethwa (all released)
SUPERSPORT UNITED
Position Finished: 8th
Coach: Gavin Hunt
Summary: A new coach and a new centre-back ahead of the 2022/23 season as Gavin Hunt makes his return to replace caretaker Andre Arendse, and is reunited with Thulani Hlatshwayo. All three of those were at BidVest Wits in the past.
Ins: Thulani Hlatshwayo (Orlando Pirates)
Outs: Sipho Mbule (Mamelodi Sundowns), Moses Waiswa, Kudakwashe Mahachi (both released)
SWALLOWS FC
Position Finished: 15th
Coach: Dylan Kerr
Summary: Swallows have finally started to bring in new players with the highly-rated right-back Keegan Allan arriving from AmaTuks and attacking midfielder Lindokuhle Mtshali from Golden Arrows.
Ins: Keegan Allan (University Pretoria), Lindokuhle Mtshali (Lamontville Golden Arrows)
Outs: Ruzaigh Gamildien, Khetukuthula Ndlovu (both Royal AM), Dillon Solomons, Kamohelo Mahlatsi, Lehlogonolo Matlou (all Kaizer Chiefs)
TS GALAXY
Position Finished: 13th
Coach: Sead Ramovic
Summary: Still no confirmed new signings for Galaxy as they return for pre-season, but it is likely there will be wholesale changes following their brush with relegation last season.
Ins: None
Outs: Augustine Kwem (AmaZulu), Ethan Brooks (AmaZulu), Sinethemba Mngomezulu (Stellenbosch FC), Wayde Lekay (free agent)