Latest status report on DStv Premiership clubs

The new 2022-23 DStv Premiership season is almost here as the league gets under way on Friday when Cape Town City host champions Mamelodi Sundowns.

There are a full round of games this weekend and a chance for fans to see their club’s new players in action. With that in mind, we update all the latest transfers with the window only set to close on September 22.

AMAZULU

First game: vs TS Galaxy (August 7, away)

Coach: Brandon Truter

Summary: AmaZulu got all their business done early and have been quiet since as they build up to the new campaign.

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

First game: vs Mamelodi Sundowns (August 5, home)

Coach: Eric Tinkler

Summary: City have confirmed they have signed Lebo Manyama, subject to his knee injury being assessed and there being no long-term issues with it. He was captain of the side in their maiden 2016/17 DStv Premiership campaign before leaving for Turkey.

Ins: Kajally Drammeh (Real de Banjul, Gambia), Marc van Heerden (Stellenbosch FC), Jordan Bender (free agent), Lebo Manyama (Kaizer Chiefs)

Outs: Shane Roberts (released), Tashreeq Morris (Sekhukhune United)

CHIPPA UNITED

First game: vs SuperSport United (August 7, away)

Coach: Daine Klate

Summary: Chippa have had a massive squad overhaul and though they have been linked with one or two other players, look like they have done their major business already.

Ins: Azola Matrose, Ronaldo Maarman (both Orlando Pirates, loan), Justice Chabalala (Orlando Pirates), Abdi Banda (Mtibwa Sugar, Tanzania), Matome Mathiane (Lamontville Golden Arrows), Sipho Chaine (Royal AM), Brooklyn Poggenpoel, Azola Ntsabo, Sirgio Kammies (all Cape Town All Stars), Aviwe Mqokozo, Kanyisile Mayo (both promoted), Diego Appollis (Cape Town City), Shaquille Abrahams, Siseko Monama, Yurriq Conwood, Zanoxolo Mduli (all free agents), Elmo Kambindu (Costa do Sol, Mozambique), Nkosikhona Dube (Uthongathi)

Outs: Riaan Hanamub, Veluyeke Zulu (both AmaZulu), Kurt Lentjies (retired), Bienvenu Eva Nga, Azola Matrose (both Orlando Pirates)

LAMONTVILLE GOLDEN ARROWS

First game: vs Richards Bay (August 6, home)

Coaches: Vusi Vilakazi & Mabhuti Khenyeza

Summary: Golden Arrows confirmed that have re-signed Divine Lunga on loan from Mamelodi Sundowns for this season. Lunga left for The Brazilians at the end of the 2020-21 campaign but made little impact last season.

Ins: Ryan Moon (free agent), Divine Lunga (Mamelodi Sundowns, loan)

Outs: Nkosinathi Sibisi (Orlando Pirates), Micheal Gumede (Richards Bay), Matome Mathiane, Maximillian Mbaeva, Siyabonga Dube, Siboniso Conco, Lindokuhle Mtshali, Motebang Sera (all released)

KAIZER CHIEFS

First game: vs Royal AM (August 6, away)

Coach: Arthur Zwane

Summary: That elusive striker they are chasing remains out of reach for now … but they will be desperate to do something before the window closes.

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), Thato Makua (Swallows FC), Lebohang Lesako, Darrel Matsheke (Swallows FC, loan)

MAMELODI SUNDOWNS

First game: vs Cape Town City (August 5, away)

Coaches: Manqoba Mngqithi & Rhulani Mokwena

Summary: Sundowns have still not officially unveiled Marcelo Allende, but that deal is done. Talk of Cape Town City’s Thabo Nodada joining seem to have gone quiet.

Ins: Sipho Mbule (SuperSport United), Abubeker Nassir (Ethiopian Coffee), Abdelmounaim Boutouli (Chabab Mohammedia, Morocco), Marcelo Allende (Montevideo City, Uruguay), Ronwen Williams (SuperSport United)

Outs: George Maluleka (released), Sibusiso Vilakazi (TS Galaxy), Ricardo Goss, Grant Margeman, Thabang Sibanyoni (all SuperSport United, loan), Divine Lunga (Lamontville Golden Arrows, loan)

MARITZBURG UNITED

First game: vs Sekhukhune United (August 6, home)

Coach: John Maduka

Summary: There has been no movement at Maritzburg United in the last week.

Ins: Bongani Sam (Orlando Pirates, loan), Given Mashikinya (Royal AM), Bonginkosi Makume (Baroka FC), Karim Kimvuidi (Motema Pempe, DR Congo), Brian Hlongwa (Uthongathi), Siboniso Conco (Lamontville Golden Arrows), Tshidiso Monamodi (Royal AM), King Ndlovu (Marumo Gallants), Isaac Masia (Black Leopards), Thabo Moloisane (Cape Town All Stars)

Outs: Phumlani Ntshangase, Lucky Baloyi, Ryan Rae, Riyaaz Ismail, Nazeer Allie, Steven Pereira, Tato Lesoma, Clayton Daniels, Marcel Engelhardt, Daylon Claasen (all released)

MARUMO GALLANTS

First game: vs Stellenbosch FC (August 6, home)

Coach: Romain Folz

Summary: Gallants apparently have a number of new players in the squad but the club has yet to announce them just days ahead of the new campaign.

Ins: Riyaaz Nell (Santos), Koketso More (Mangaung United), Lesiba Nku, Samuel Nkomo (both Polokwane City)

Outs: Miguel Timm (Orlando Pirates), King Ndlovu (Maritzburg United)

ORLANDO PIRATES

First game: vs Swallows FC (August 6, home)

Coach: Jose Riveiro

Summary: Pirates seem happy with what they have got in the squad for now and have made no more moves in the transfer market.

Ins: Tapelo Xoki (AmaZulu), Nkosinathi Sibisi (Lamontville Golden Arrows), Bienvenu Eva Nga, Evidence Makgopa (Baroka FC), Miguel Timm (Marumo Gallants)

Outs: Gabadinho Mhango (AmaZulu), Thulani Hlatshwayo, Abel Mabaso, Kwanda Mngonyama, Justice Chabalala, Wayne Sandilands, Ntsikelelo Nyauza, Happy Jele, Mthokozisi Dube, Austin Muwowo, Wayde Jooste (all released), Tshegofatso Mabasa (Sekhukhune United, loan), Nkanyiso Zungu (Richards Bay, loan), Boitumelo Radiopane (Cape Town Spurs, loan), Bongani Sam (Maritzburg United, loan), Azola Matrose (Chippa United, loan)

RICHARDS BAY

First game: vs Lamontville Golden Arrows (August 6, away)

Coach: Sifiso Dladla

Summary: Richards Bay confirmed they have signed Lesotho striker Katleho Makateng after his good showing at the recent COSAFA Cup in Durban.

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), Neil Boshoff (AmaZulu), Omar Salim Magoola (Pretoria Callies), Katleho Makateng (Lesotho Defence Force), Siyanda Msani (University of Pretoria)

Outs: None

ROYAL AM

First game: vs Kaizer Chiefs (August 6, home)

Co-coaches: Khabo Zondo, Dan Malesela, Abram Nteo

Summary: Royal AM have added Ghana winger Godfred Nyarko to their squad to add some width, but news this week is that Samir Nurkovic could be out for some time with a knee injury.

Ins: Andre De Jong (AmaZulu), Samir Nurkovic (Kaizer Chiefs), Ruzaigh Gamildien, Khetukuthula Ndlovu (both Swallows FC), Shane Roberts (Cape Town City), Philani Cele (Pretoria Callies), Lesvin Stoffels (Cape Town All Stars), Godfred Nyarko (free agent)

Outs: Ndumiso Mabena (released), Victor Letsoalo (Sekhukhune United), Tshidiso Monamodi (Maritzburg United), Tebogo Moerane (Baroka FC)

SEKHUKHUNE UNITED

First game: vs Maritzburg United (August 6, away)

Coach: Kaitano Tembo

Summary: The big news this week is the retirement of stalwart midfielder Willard Katsande, who spent a decade at Kaizer Chiefs before signing for Sekhukhune last season. In his prime he was one of the best in the business, but has now called it quits.

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), Victor Letsoalo (Royal AM), Tashreeq Morris (Cape Town City), Siphosakhe Ntiya-Ntiya (Kaizer Chiefs), Ntokozo Mtshweni (Venda Football Academy), Thato Seswai (promoted)

Outs: Ayanda Dlamini, Tapuwa Kapini, Cheslyn Jampies, Luckyboy Mokoena, Evans Rusike, Justin Shonga, Tshediso Patjie, Tumelo Matona, Sibusiso Mbonani, Seun Ledwaba, Charlton Mashumba, Rebone Ntsoane (all released), Yusuf Maart (Kaizer Chiefs), Blessing Sarupinda (CAPS United, Zimbabwe), Willard Katsande (retired)

STELLENBOSCH FC

First game: vs Marumo Gallants (August 6, away)

Coach: Steve Barker

Summary: No movement this week at Stellies this week ....

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), Fawaaz Basadien (Swallows FC)

Outs: Zitha Kwinika, Ashley Du Preez (both Kaizer Chiefs), Robyn Johannes, Granwald Scott, Waseem Isaacs, Marc van Heerden, Stanley Dimgba, Nathan Sinkala, Sibusiso Mthethwa, Fuad Johnson (all released)

SUPERSPORT UNITED

First game: vs Chippa United (August 7, home)

Coach: Gavin Hunt

Summary: SuperSport continue to monitor players, such as former Kaizer Chiefs captain Barnard Parker and ex-Orlando Pirates defender Wayde Jooste. Both could yet be signed.

Ins: Thulani Hlatshwayo (Orlando Pirates), Ricardo Goss, Grant Margeman, Thabang Sibanyoni (all Mamelodi Sundowns, loan)

Outs: Ronwen Williams, Sipho Mbule (both Mamelodi Sundowns), Moses Waiswa, Kudakwashe Mahachi (both released)

SWALLOWS FC

First game: vs Orlando Pirates (August 6, away)

Coach: Dylan Kerr

Summary: Nothing new to report at Swallows.

Ins: Keegan Allan (University Pretoria), Lindokuhle Mtshali (Lamontville Golden Arrows), Thakasani Mbanjwa (University of Pretoria), Waseem Isaacs (Stellenbosch FC), Thato Makua (Kaizer Chiefs), Lebohang Lesako, Darrel Matsheke (Kaizer Chiefs, loan), Kwanda Mngonyama (Orlando Pirates)

Outs: Ruzaigh Gamildien, Khetukuthula Ndlovu (both Royal AM), Dillon Solomons, Kamohelo Mahlatsi, Lehlogonolo Matlou (all Kaizer Chiefs), Fawaaz Basadien (Stellenbosch FC)

TS GALAXY

First game: vs AmaZulu (August 7, home)

Coach: Sead Ramovic

Summary: Galaxy remain quiet in the transfer market, using the bulk of last year’s squad again this campaign.

Ins: Sibusiso Vilakazi (Mamelodi Sundowns), Xola Mlambo (AmaZulu)

Outs: Augustine Kwem (AmaZulu), Ethan Brooks (AmaZulu), Sinethemba Mngomezulu (Stellenbosch FC), Wayde Lekay, Carlos Filipetto (both released)