The transfer window slammed shut in the Premier Soccer League (PSL) on Friday midnight, with 15 of the 16 teams – Royal AM have a transfer ban – bolstering their respective squads.
There was a gulf in quality of the signings due to the deep pockets of the clubs who are expected to challenge for honours this season. MIHLALI BALEKA and SMISO MSOMI give a breakdown of each club, looking at the player movements.
MAMELODI SUNDOWNS
Players In: Arthur Sales, Iqraam Rayners, Asekho Tiwani, Kobamelo Kodisang, Kegan Johannes, Malibongwe Khoza, Kutlwano Lethlaku
Players Out: Abdelmounaim Boutouil, Thabiso Kutumela, Brian Onyango, Gaston Sirino, Promise Mkhuma, Nyiko Mobbie, Junior Mendieta, Thabang Sibanyoni, Gadinkame Modise, Katlego Mohamme, Matias Esquivel, Etiosa Ighodaro, Sipho Mbule, Ricardo Goss, Siyanda Msani, Ismail Watenga, Sifiso Ngobeni, Luvuyo Phewa, Thando Buthelezi, Bongani Zungu
ORLANDO PIRATES
Players In: Gilberto, Selaelo Rasebotja, Deano van Rooyen, Thalente Mbatha, Thuso Moleleki, Bayanda Thabethe, Siyabonga Dladla, Mohau Nkota
Players Out: Fortune Makaringe, Vincent Pule, Souaibou Marou, Thabang Monare, Bongani Sam, Azola Matrose, Siphelo Baloni, Katlego Cwinyane, Cebo Mchunu, Richard Ofori, Lesedi Kapinga, Kermit Erasmus, Siyabonga Mpontshane
STELLENBOSCH
Players In: Brian Onyango, Faiz Abrahams, Omega Mdaka, Lehlohonolo Mojela, Sanele Barns, Ashley Cupido, Chumani Butsaka, Khomotjo Lekoloane, Tylon Smith, Langelihle Phili, Shaakir Ahmed, Ibraheem Jabaar
Players Out: Iqraam Rayners, Deano van Rooyen, Antonio van Wyk, Qobolwakhe Sibande, Mervin Boji, Anicet Oura, Nhlanhla Mgaga, Salifu Colley
SEKHUKHUNE UNITED
Players In: Sipho Mbule, Njabulo Ngcobo, Relebogile Mokhuoane, Thabang Monare, Katlego Mohamme, Lloyd Kazapua, Keletso Makgalwa, Andy Boyeli, Camren Ashby, Tshepo Mokoane, Vuyo Letlaba, Joseph Maphanga, Sikhosonke Langa, Shaun Mogaila
Players Out: Elias Mokwana, Thamsanqa Maziya, Mbhazima Rikhotso, Maloisane Mokhele, Kamohelo Mokotjo, Collins Makgaka, Lebogang Mabotja, Ntokozo Mtsweni, Asekho Tiwani, Lesego Sebetlela, Matimu Tshabalala, Kgothaso Mariba, Thabo Nkwana, Thabang Mnyembane, Kgomotso Mosadi, Keletso Sifama, Edmar Kamatuka, Siphosakhe Ntiya-Ntiya, Tashreeq Morris, Larry Bwalya, Sibusiso Vilakazi, Edwin Gyimah, Michael Sarpong, Tlotliso Phatsisi
CAPE TOWN CITY
Players In: Fortune Makaringe, Haashim Domingo, Amadou Soukouna, Kamohelo Mokotjo, Carlinhos, Ntsikelelo Ngqonga, Kayden Francis, Elson Sithole, Sibusiso Ziba, Lefa Aphane, Prins Tjiueza, Siphamandla Dondolo, Gabriel Amato, Emile Witbooi
Players Out: Khanyisa Mayo, Brice Ambina, Relebogile Mokhuoane, Jo Paciencia, Khanya Leshabela, Bongani Mpandle, Kajally Drammeh, Luke Daniels, Ramazani Tshimanga, Marc van Heerden, Thabiso Kutumela,
TS GALAXY
Players In: Victor Letsoalo, Thamsanqa Masiya, Siphesihle Maduna, Ntisiyo Mbombi, Khulumani Ndamane, Qobolwakhe Sibande, Olwethu Khumalo, Ira Tape, Morris Konneh, Emmanuel Seih, Sihle Doyiza, Thokozani Sibanyoni
Players Out: Fiacre Ntwari, Higor Vidal, Vasilije Kolak, Orebotse Mongae, Lehlohonolo Mojela, Pogiso Sanoka, Yaimil Medina, Vuyo Mere, Thabang Semache, Thabang Rakwena, Samir Nurkovic, Lindokuhle Mbatha, Bernard Parker
SUPERSPORT UNITED
Players In: Vincent Pule, Keanin Ayer, Nyiko Mobbie, Pogiso Sanoka, Brooklyn Poggenpoel, Thakasani Mbanjwa, Orifha Maubelo, Nokutenda Mangezi, Ricardo Goss, Donay Jansen, Eric Mbangossoum
Players Out: Shandre Campbell, Ronald Pfumbidzai, Keagan Allan, Selealo Rasebotja, Phathutshedzo Nange, Abdulrazack Hamza, Kegan Allan, Thalente Mbatha, Washington Arubi, Jesse Donn, Siyanda Xulu, Onismor Bhasera
POLOKWANE CITY
Players In: Bria Bwire, Simphiwe Sithole, Bonginkosi Sithole, Raymond Daniels, Lerato Ntamane, Gift Maswansanyi, Sihle Makhubela
Players Out: Lucky Baloyi, Given Mashikinya, Ndumiso Mabena, Amos Mokwena, Obed Thuto
GOLDEN ARROWS
Players In: Mncedi Vandala, Menzi Masuku, Keenan Phillips, Bongani Cele, Lwanda Mbanjwa, Edward Maova, Ismail Watenga
Players Out: Siyabuya Ndlovu, Bradley Cross, Teboho Motloung, Olufemi Kayode, Thubelihle Magubane
KAIZER CHIEFS
Players In: Rushwin Dortley, Fiacre Ntwari, Gaston Sirino, Bradley Cross, Bongani Sam, Inacio Miguel, Njabulo Blom
Players Out: Njabulo Ngcobo, Siyethemba Sithebe, Sfisio Hlanti, Keagan Dolly, Efmamjassond Gonzalez
AMAZULU
Players In: Boniface Haba, Leonardo Rooi, Kwanda Mngonyama, Andiswa Sithole, Senzo Ndlovu, Godspower Ighodaro, Luvuyo Phewa, Sfiso Ngobeni
Players Out: Chidi Kwem, Victor Letsoalo, Veluyeke Zulu, George Maluleka,
CHIPPA UNITED
Players In: Thobani Jacobs, Giovani Philander, Gadinkame Modise, Samkelo Jali, Xolani Sithole, Seun Ndlovu, Kerwin Peters, Gadiel Kamagi, Boy Madingwana, Azola Matrose, Sfiso Mazibuko, Siphelo Baloni, Andile Jali, Aphelele Teto
Players Out: Kamohelo Mahlatsi, Menzi Ndwandwe, Kayden Francis, Siseko Manona, Lloyd Kazapua, Brooklyn Poggenpoel, Diego Appollis, Roscoe Pietersen, Luvuyo Memela, Siphelele Luthuli, Senzo Nkwanyana, Siyabonga Nhlapho, Azola Ntsabo, Andile Fakude
ROYAL AM
Players In: N/A
Players Out: Menzi Masuku, Shawn Mogaila, Ruzaigh Gamildien, Thato Lingwati
MARUMO GALLANTS
Players In: Phathutshedzo Nange, Mbulelo Wagaba, Washington Arubi, Kopano Thuntsane, Trevor Mathiane, Lebogang Mabotja, Xola Mlambo, Regional Mhlanga, Joseph Molongoane, Siyabonga Nhlapho
Players Out: Saziso Magawana, King Ndlovu, Ndivhuwo Rhavuhali, Tebogo Thangwane, Lerato Ntamane, Itumeleng Shopane
RICHARDS BAY
Players In: Siyethemba Sithebe, Thabiso Kutumela, Keagan Allen, Tlakisani Mthethwa, Ian Otieno, Sbani Khumalo, Fezile Gcaba, Siboniso Conco, Siyanda Dube, Thabang Sibanyoni, Sabelo Radebe, Thando Buthelezi
Players Out: Boikanyo Komane, Abdi Banda, Sibusiso Mthethwa, Malcom Jacobs, Sanele Barns, Katleho Makateng, Khuda Muyaba, Abel Mabaso, Jackson Mabokgwane
MAGESI FC
Players In: Menzi Ndwandwe, Bongane Mpandle, Jacob Everson, Delano Abrahams, Kyle Rademeyer, Kgaogelo Sekgota, Gift Motupa, Limbikani Mzava, Tshepo Kakora, Tumelo Njoti
Players Out: Elson Sithole, Mcedi Vandala, Diamond Thophola, Dion Raseona, Dawny Makgatho, Thintswalo Mokalapa, Katleho Molaba.