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IOL News
05-05-2025
- Sport
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Golden Arrows continue raid of Royal AM with two more signings
Siphesihle Msomi ran out in the colours of Golden Arrows this past weekend. Photo: Backpagepix Image: Backpagepix Golden Arrows have continued to reinforce their squad following the collapse of Royal AM, with Siphesihle Msomi and Philani Sithebe becoming the latest players to sign for the Durban club. The duo join a growing list of players who have made the move from the now-expelled side, as Arrows look to capitalise on the availability of quality free agents. Thabo Matlaba, Shadrack Kobedi, Sabelo Sithole and Ayabulela Maxwele have also linked up with the team in recent weeks. According to reports, that list might grow to eight with goalkeeper Xolani Ngcobo and defender Ayanda Jiyane might be headed to the Lamontville-based club soon. Head coach Manqoba Mngqithi expressed satisfaction with the contributions of the new arrivals as they begin to settle into the system. 'I'm happy with the contributions of the players that we got late in the season. I must say that. I think they are contributing fairly well in what we are trying to do,' said Mngqithi. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ 'The impact and contribution of all the players who have not been playing regularly, even within the club, is looking good.' Matlaba was handed his debut in the recent Durban Derby against AmaZulu, coming on in the first half following an injury to Brandon Theron. Msomi and Sithebe are expected to feature in the coming weeks as the club integrates the new additions more fully. The players joined Arrows on free transfers after Royal AM failed to meet their contractual obligations. Months of unpaid wages left players legally entitled to terminate their contracts under Fifa regulations. Safa subsequently issued the necessary clearances, allowing players such as Msomi and Sithebe to finalise moves elsewhere. Royal AM's inability to fulfil fixtures in the second half of the season led to their expulsion from the league. The Premier Soccer League confirmed the decision last week, with the Board of Governors ruling that the club would no longer participate in the current campaign
IOL News
03-05-2025
- Sport
- IOL News
Top-eight chasing Golden Arrows aim to end winless run against CAF hopefuls Stellenbosch
Manqoba Mngqithi Golden Arrows coach Manqoba Mngqithi gives out instructions to defender and captain Gladwin Shitolo at the Moses Mabhida Stadium. Photo: BackpagePix Image: BackpagePix Golden Arrows' top-eight ambitions have taken a few knocks in recent matches, with a short winless run placing them on the back foot ahead of the visit of Stellenbosch FC. The two teams will clash at the Mpumalanga Stadium in Hammarsdale today at 3pm, and both clubs are eager to keep their respective targets intact. For the hosts Arrows, it's been three games since they last tasted victory, their loss against Durban rivals AmaZulu last time out making a telling blow. The Lamontville-based club now find themselves amongst relegation strugglers in 12th spot, albeit having played fewer matches. However, coach Manqoba Mngqithi's men now find themselves four points adrift of eighth-placed Chippa United, and although their target remains reachable, they would need to turn their form around. Good morning Maroons 🤟 — Stellenbosch FC (@StellenboschFC) May 2, 2025 Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ The club have won just two of their last 12 outings in all competitions, a form that will not suffice in the final six games to seal a top-eight place. On the side of the visitors, it has been a turbulent last seven days, having bowed out of the CAF Confederation Cup semi-finals and then going on to beat Chippa United at home on Tuesday. 'We are showing that we can ground out results even when we're not at our best, similar to what we did in our last home [league] game against AmaZulu. It's a massive three points for us at home and keeps us in a position we want to be in,' said head coach Steve Barker after the match. His team will need to be in that kind of mood when their return to what has become their second home in Durban if they want to strengthen their push for continental football again. Stellies not only sit three points behind Sekhukhune in third, but they are also five points behind second place Orlando Pirates, opening the avenue to either Champions League or Confederation Cup football next season. In terms of form, unsurprisingly Stellenbosch have the upper hand having lost that one game against Simba SC in their last six matches. Match Day - 1. Final preparations ahead of tomorrows game against Stellenbosh #10betgoldenarrows #greenandgold #sthendeway — Lamontville Golden Arrows FC (@goldenarrowsfc1) May 2, 2025 What will worry coach Barker, though, is his side's lack of goals in that run, having not scored more than one in those seven matches. With the injury to Ashley Cupido and the already missing Bradley Mojela, Barker will have to look at the likes of Devin Titus to bring the required spark in attack against an Arrows side with two clean sheets in 12. The head-to-head battles between these two teams have been evenly matched in recent years, with two draws, a win for Arrows and two wins for Stellenbosch in the last five outings. That solitary win for Abafana Bes'thende came this season in the Cape Winelands, as Siyanda Mthanti and Lungelo Nguse decided matters on that day. As both teams look to collect vital three points, this encounter is nicely poised for a lot of goals, a tactical battle and special moments.
