Status report on DStv Premiership clubs

The transfer window is beginning to hot up and it is likely we will see much more movement in the coming weeks, despite a number of clubs getting their major business done early.

Here is a rundown of where each of the 16 clubs in the DStv Premiership next season stand.

AMAZULU

Position Finished: 7th

Coach: Brandon Truter

Summary:There has been no movement at Usuthu in the last week, though they did much of their business early on.

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)

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 have yet to announce any new signings, with the only real news from camp being that Shane Roberts has been released and Tashreeq Morris is linked with a move to Gauteng.

Ins:None

Outs:Shane Roberts (released)

CHIPPA UNITED

Position Finished: 14th

Coach: Kurt Lentjies

Summary:A quiet week for Chippa, who have already seen some major outgoings but have yet to confirm any new arrivals.

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:The major news for Abafana Bes’thende this week is that the co-coaching duo of Vusi Vilakazi & Mabhuti Khenyeza will be staying on into next season. There is no news on Pule Mmodi, who is being chased by a number of clubs.

Ins:Ryan Moon (free agent)

Outs:Nkosinathi Sibisi (Orlando Pirates)

KAIZER CHIEFS

Position Finished: 5th

Coach: Arthur Zwane

Summary: There was nothing new out of the AmaKhosi camp this week as they returned to pre-season training but it is likely we will see more movement before the season starts.

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 (all released)

MAMELODI SUNDOWNS

Position Finished: 1st

Coaches: Manqoba Mngqithi & Rhulani Mokwena

Summary:Sundowns are expecting new Ethiopian forward Abubeker Nassir in camp this week as he finally links up with the team after they signed him in January but loaned him back to his club Ethiopian Coffee.

Ins:Sipho Mbule (SuperSport United), Abubeker Nassir (Ethiopian Coffee)

Outs:George Maluleka (released)

MARITZBURG UNITED

Position Finished: 12th

Coach: John Maduka

Summary:Bongani Sam is to be unveiled as a loan signing at Maritzburg as he seeks game-time away from Orlando Pirates. The left-back is a first acquisition for Maritzburg in this window.

Ins:Bongani Sam (Orlando Pirates, loan)

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:New coach Romain Folz is assessing his squad and any new arrivals before the club makes major moves in the market, but expect that they will have new additions confirmed soon.

Ins:Riyaaz Nell (Santos)

Outs:Miguel Timm (Orlando Pirates)

ORLANDO PIRATES

Position Finished: 6th

Coach: Mandla Ncikazi

Summary:Pirates have sent four players out on loan this week, namely Tshegofatso Mabasa (Sekhukhune United, loan), Nkanyiso Zungu (Richards Bay, loan), Boitumelo Radiopane (Cape Town Spurs, loan), Bongani Sam (Maritzburg United, loan). Expect more departures before the new season starts.

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:The first few signings for the newly-promoted sides have been secured with midfielder Nkanyiso Zungu and defender Sibusiso Mthethwa, but there will be many more.

Ins:Nkanyiso Zungu (Orlando Pirates, loan), Sibusiso Mthethwa (Stellenbosch FC)

Outs:None

ROYAL AM

Position Finished: 3rd

Coach: Vacant

Summary:While there is no coach in place, there has also been no movement in the playing personnel that has been confirmed but expect that all to change over the next week. .

Ins:None

Outs:None

SEKHUKHUNE UNITED

Position Finished: 11th

Coach: Kaitano Tembo

Summary:Sekhukhune have announced a host of new signings this week as they begin to ramp things up under new coach Kaitano Tembo, with plenty more players on trial and hoping to win a place in the squad for next season.

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)

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 are beginning the overhaul of their squad and have confirmed some departures for experienced players this week. Next will be more incomings.

Ins:Nhlanhla Mgaga, Vusi Sibiya (both Baroka FC), William Likuta (Motema Pembe, DR Congo), Sinethemba Mngomezulu (TS Galaxy)

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

SUPERSPORT UNITED

Position Finished: 8th

Coach: Andre Arendse

Summary:There is no new news around SuperSport, who are also reportedly looking for a new coach with caretaker Andre Arendse in charge. They will also likely promote from within rather than by in this window.

Ins:None

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

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)