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The Citizen
28-05-2025
- Sport
- The Citizen
Chiefs-linked striker inks new long term deal with Richards Bay
The striker has signed new improved long-term contract with the club. A Kaizer Chiefs-linked striker has signed a new five-year contract with his current club Richards Bay FC. Yanela Mbuthuma, who has reportedly attracted interest from Amakhosi after his impressive displays for the Natal Rich Boys, has penned a five-year deal with the club. ALSO READ: Tovey blasts Chiefs' 'not good at all' season Richards Bay announced this week that the centre forward, along with four other players, have signed new improved long-term contracts with the club. 'Richards Bay Football Club is excited to announce that the following players, namely: Thulani Gumede, Yanela Mbuthuma, Wandile Ngema, Thabisa Ndelu, Lindokuhle 'Sphuzo' Zikhali and Ntlonelo Bomelo, have agreed to sign new improved contracts with the club,' read the club statement. 'These players have signed another five (5) years with the club ending in 2030. The Club would further like to thank them for their dedication and wish them well.' ALSO READ: Chiefs' Motaung in hot water – report After surviving relegation last season thought the playoffs, Richards Bay finished this season in a respectable eighth spot and will play Mamelodi Sundowns in next season's MTN8.
The South African
28-05-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Ex-Orlando Pirates star and PSL midfielder on Richards Bay's radar
Ex-Orlando Pirates star Gabadinho Mhango is on the brink of joining Richards Bay FC, as the KwaZulu-Natal club prepares a double swoop that also includes out-of-favour midfielder Lindokuhle Mtshali. Both players are being lined up to reinforce the squad ahead of the 2025/2026 Betway Premiership season. The Natal Rich Boyz are looking to bounce back from a difficult campaign, and the addition of two experienced players could prove crucial as the club eyes a stronger showing next term. Mhango has parted ways with Marumo Gallants just as the season comes to a close, with the final fixtures wrapping up this Friday when SuperSport United take on Golden Arrows. The Malawian international joined Gallants after the club purchased Moroka Swallows' top-flight status. Although expectations were high, Mhango's season was modest, he scored five goals and registered one assist in 25 appearances across all competitions. His game time diminished significantly towards the end of the campaign, featuring only twice in the final seven matches, starting once and coming off the bench in another. Midfielder Lindokuhle Mtshali is also expected to leave Sekhukhune United after a frustrating season. Having joined the Limpopo side from the now-defunct Swallows, Mtshali found himself on the fringes of the squad, making just two appearances all season. His situation deteriorated in April when he was suspended following an unauthorised absence. Although the issue was later resolved, he didn't feature again before the season's conclusion. Mhango and Mtshali previously played together at Swallows before the club's PSL status was sold to Abram Sello's Marumo Gallants. Richards Bay FC could now reunite the pair as part of their transfer strategy heading into the new season. A source revealed that the club are in a strong position to secure both signings. With talks expected to accelerate as the transfer window opens. Top football agent Mike Makaab, who represents both players, confirmed Richards Bay's interest. However, he made it clear that no contracts have been signed yet. 'There is interest but nothing has been finalised as yet, but there is interest,' Makaab said, as quoted by FARPost . Can Richards Bay land this experienced duo which includes an ex-Orlando Pirates star? Let us know by leaving a comment below or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
IOL News
16-05-2025
- Sport
- IOL News
Golden Arrows in need of a spark ahead of KZN derby clash with Richards Bay FC
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 are in desperate need of a spark to get their season back on track as they prepare to visit Richards Bay FC in the Betway Premiership KZN derby on Saturday at the King Zwelithini Stadium (3pm kick-off). Abafana Bes'thende have unexpectedly dug a huge hole for themselves. While their fate remains in their own hands, they will be ruing the missed opportunity to secure a top-eight finish — something they have failed to achieve in the past three seasons. Arrows currently sit 14th on the table, just three points ahead of 15th-placed Cape Town City, after a string of poor results has seen them collect only five points from their last eight matches. 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 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. Next Stay Close ✕ Manqoba Mngqithi and his charges have lost four of their last five encounters, with their most concerning performance coming in a 3-0 defeat to Orlando Pirates, where they failed to replicate the promising form they had shown earlier in the season. The former Sundowns mentor will know all too well that they must strike form quickly to avoid unnecessary complications as the season draws to a close. But their task will not be made any easier by a Richards Bay side that already beat them 1-0 in the reverse fixture. The Natal Rich Boyz have not had it easy this season either, starting out under the guidance of Brandon Truter — who was eventually let go — with the threat of relegation constantly lingering over their campaign. Now, under interim coach Ronnie Gabriel, they find themselves slightly better positioned. They currently sit on 29 points, while Cape Town City (23 points) can only match that total if they win their remaining two fixtures. Gabriel's side also hold a superior goal difference over both Arrows and City, which could prove decisive if it comes down to the wire. Mathematically, Richards Bay are still under threat, but given how the season has unfolded, it would take a remarkable turn of fortune for the Cape side to overturn the goal difference in their favour. Having narrowly survived relegation last season by winning the play-offs against the University of Pretoria and Baroka FC, Richards Bay will be looking to avoid a similar fate this time around. Their recent results suggest some stability — but in a derby where pride and survival are both at stake, anything can happen. Lindokuhle Zikhali was the difference the last time the two sides met at the Mpumalanga Stadium in Hammarsdale, as the Natal Rich Boys walked away with a 1-0 win. On current form, they come into the clash the better placed of the two sides, having picked up six valuable points from their last five encounters. Golden Arrows, meanwhile, have it all to do. While they have shown glimpses of resilience in patches this season, their lack of consistency and defensive fragility remain their biggest undoing.
The Citizen
04-05-2025
- Sport
- The Citizen
Rich Boyz score wonderful win on the road
Pouncing on a defensive mistake, Lindokuhle Zikhali slotted the ball home just after half time to give Richards Bay FC a 1-0 victory away to TS Galaxy this afternoon. The fact that he followed this up with his second yellow a minute later and was forced to take an early shower took no gloss off a win that all but secures NRB's future in the Betway Premiership next season. ALSO READ: Richards Bay FC stun the glamour boys The result catapulted the NRB side from 14th to 11th place on the log with two games left to play – both against teams below them on the standings. Don't have the ZO app? Download it to your Android or Apple device here: HAVE YOUR SAY Like our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter. For news straight to your phone invite us: WhatsApp – 060 784 2695 Instagram – zululand_observer At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The South African
22-04-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Kaizer Chiefs loanee booted out by Richards Bay FC!
Kaizer Chiefs loanee Sabelo Radebe has been axed by Richards Bay FC for consistently failing to play competitive matches. Radebe joined Richards Bay FC in September as Chiefs wanted him to gain more experience at PSL level. However, the 25-year-old attacker has not been able to do so since his move from Naturena. Radebe featured in just three competitive matches for Richards Bay FC – all as a second half substitute. His game time amounts to a combined 19 minutes across all competition – 12 minutes in the league and seven minutes in the Nedbank Cup. And the Natal Rich Boyz technical team and management felt Radebe was not worth being at the club. The latest developments mean Radebe will head back to mother club Chiefs for the remainder of the season. But whether or not Chiefs will keep him beyond June 2025 remains to be seen given that Nasreddine Nabi wants to bring in new and quality players. Nkosingiphile Ngcobo, Sabelo Radebe and Happy Mashiane of Kaizer Chiefs. (Photo by Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix/Gallo Images) 'Richards Bay FC have cut short the loan spell of Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Sabelo Radebe prematurely, FARPost has learnt,' reads part of the report. 'According to FARPost sources, Radebe is no longer part of Richards Bay FC, with the parties having parted company just before his loan contract was due to expire at the end of the season. 'Radebe was part of a group including Lebohang Lesako, Darrel Matsheke, and Keletso Sifama, promoted to the Chiefs senior team in 2021 under the guidance of Gavin Hunt.' Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
