Pro Philani looks back at the past weekend’s local football as Swallows lost to Cape Town All Stars to set-up a do-or-die finale, Sundowns released George Maluleka and more!
Swallows lose to set-up a do or die finale
Cape Town All Stars threw the cat amongst the pigeons in the Relegation/Promotion Play-offs when they defeated Swallows FC 2-1 in Parow. Swallows’ defeat came in comical circumstances when experienced defender Wandisile Letlabika’s moment of madness gave an already eliminated All Stars the three points.
Swallows will have to battle it out on Wednesday against Tuks in a winner takes all kind of match. Though a draw will be enough for Tuks, it is the experience of the Swallows squad that the University-owned club should fear on the day.
Swallows captain, Lebohang Mokoena, lambasted the sides’ game management on the day and deeming it “poor’ in front of the TV cameras. Up until the 88th minute, Swallows were leading 1-0 and looked a safe bet to secure the points. They’re now under massive pressure.
#DStvPrem promotion/relegation playoff log 👇👇👇
— iDiski Times (@iDiskiTimes) June 11, 2022
Final game:
Swallows vs AmaTuks
*𝙎𝙬𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙤𝙬𝙨 𝙣𝙚𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙚𝙖𝙩 𝙏𝙪𝙠𝙨 𝙤𝙧 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙗𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙜𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙙. pic.twitter.com/ZYfr0iUjqj
Latest PSL Transfers
AmaZulu announced the signing of six new players who will join the team at the beginning of 2022/23 season pre-season. Their names are confirmed as Gabadinho Mhango, Thendo Mukumela, Veluyeke Zulu, Riaan Hanamub, Dumisani Zuma & Augustine Kwem.
OFF TO KZN!!
— FARPost_ZA (@FARPostZA) June 8, 2022
Former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Dumisani Zuma has completed a switch to DStv Premiership side AmaZulu on a four-year deal.#FARPost pic.twitter.com/DEYGgBsJZf
Maritzburg United terminated the services of veteran German coach Ernst Middendorp after a difficult 2021/22 season. It should be remembered that this was Middendorp’s third stint at the Maritzburg United dugout.
🚨 “I am no longer with Maritzburg.”
— Lorenz Köhler (@Lorenz_KO) June 7, 2022
Ernst Middendorp has confirmed he’s parted ways with the Team of Choice.
Full story 🔗 https://t.co/o9qiCNrJjx pic.twitter.com/A5w4brZ3GA
Lamontville Golden Arrows announced the signing of Maritzburg-born Ryan Moon.
Orlando Pirates announced that they have parted ways with former Bafana captain, Thulani Hlatshwayo. Tyson, as he is affectionately known, joined Bucs from now-defunct Wits at the beginning of 2020/21 season and led the Soweto side to an MTN 8 win against Bloemfontein Celtic.
Orlando Pirates part ways with Thulani Hlatshwayo.
— Mlungelwa Mmiseni Duma (@MlungelwaDuma) June 10, 2022
Former Bafana Bafana captain Tyson leaves Orlando Pirates after two seasons with the club following a request to be released.
His numbers at Orlando Pirates:
-Games: 51
- Clean sheets involved in: 19
- Goals: 1
- Own goals: 1 pic.twitter.com/oiAaN5g2Ws
Sekhukhune United signed Kaitano Tembo as the new head coach for the upcoming season. Tembo replaces McDonald Makhubedu at the helm whom has since been moved to a senior coach role, a role which maybe unclear as to what it entails.
Tembo Joins Sekhukhune United
— Sinethemba Makonco 🇿🇦 (@Makonco_M) June 8, 2022
Former SuperSport United mentor Kaitano Tembo has officially joined Sekhukhune United as a head coach.
McDonald Makhubedu will work as a Senior Coach of Babina Noko. pic.twitter.com/PpxW8tjOUg
Mamelodi Sundowns have made a decision to release George Maluleka and Sibusiso Vilakazi.
Marumo Gallants have made a decision not to renew coach Dan Malesela’s contract.
👀
— Soccerzela (@soccerzela) June 9, 2022
George Maluleka at Mamelodi Sundowns
Games: 19
Goals: 1
Assists: 4
He was an unused sub on 17 occasions.
DStv Premiership 🏆🏆
MTN8🏆
Nedbank Cup 🏆 pic.twitter.com/svU9L6eDm8
Brave Bafana lose in Morocco
Bafana Bafana lost their first qualifier 2-1 to Morocco in Rabat in what many termed as the best performance by a Bafana team under Hugo Broos.
Lyle Foster struck first in the seventh minute from Portuguese-based midfielder, Siphephelo Sithole’s, assist. The Bafana mentor was brave to start the match following a principle of familiarity. Sundowns’ trio of Khuliso Mudau, Lyle Lakay and Grant Kekana started at the back, the midfield duo from Belenenses SD in Portugal of Sithole and Thibang Phete starred in midfield, while captain Percy Tau, fresh from CAFCL final disappointment led the attack with Thembinkosi Lorch and Lyle Foster.
Bafana goalkeeper Ronwen Williams was the star for the team apart from Sithole and Foster.
Williams showed his experience and leadership quality when he kept Bafana in the game for long periods with a number of stunning saves. It was the influence of PSG man Hakimi on the right which kept the Bafana defence, especially the left-hand side, busy.
Foster silenced the home crowd in the seventh minute of the game, but the Moroccans fought back to equalize in the 2nd half and eventually snatched the winner in the 87th minute of the game.
All Bafana need now is to beat Liberia to save their qualification as they are in a three-team group.
Morocco get their #AFCON2023Q campaign off to a winning start. They come from behind to take all three points against South Africa.
— SuperSport 🏆 (@SuperSportTV) June 9, 2022
FT: 2-1 pic.twitter.com/N7bSvUt14V
