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The Citizen
a day ago
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- The Citizen
Coetzee not short of admirers after Sundowns exit
'Stellies are very keen, but they haven't made a formal approach yet,' a source revealed. Rivaldo Coetzee of Mamelodi Sundowns during a Sundowns supporter activation at Maponya Mall, in Soweto on 14 March 2025 ©Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix Following his departure from Mamelodi Sundowns, Rivaldo Coetzee is attracting growing interest from clubs eager to secure his services. The 28-year-old defensive midfielder, who first made his mark at Ajax Cape Town, is now being linked with a return to the Mother City. ALSO READ: PSL veteran midfielder to hang up his boots Mgosi Squad understands that Stellenbosch FC and Sekhukhune United have shown interest in the versatile player, who is equally as good in midfield and defence. Coetzee endured an injury-hit campaign last season, featuring in just five Betway Premiership matches for Sundowns. Although he recovered towards the end of the season, he did not return to the pitch. His release by Sundowns has prompted several premiership clubs to monitor his availability closely. 'Stellies are very keen, but they haven't made a formal approach yet. Sekhukhune are also interested,' a source close to both clubs revealed. 'He's only 28 and can play different roles which makes him valuable. At this stage, it's still early and his camp is in no rush to make a decision.' ALSO READ: Pirates beat Chiefs to midfield signing Having made his professional debut at just 17 for Ajax Cape Town after progressing through their youth academy, Coetzee joined Sundowns in 2017 where he spent the past eight seasons.
The South African
a day ago
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- The South African
Sundowns extend SEVEN contracts, release TWO stars
Betway Premiership champs Sundowns are shaking up their squad with two players heading out. Kaizer Chiefs are chasing one of them. Sipho Mbule and Rivaldo Coetzee are the Sundowns duo on the market. Meanwhile, Etiosa Ighodaro has done enough on loan at AmaZulu to pique Chiefs' interest. Mosa Lebusa, Thapelo Morena, Terrence Mashego, Khuliso Mudau, Aubrey Modiba, Denis Onyango and Mothobi Mvala will all be staying with the champions until at least June 2026. Rivaldo Coetzee and Sipho Mbule have been released. According to Soccer-Laduma , Russian side Baltika have stolen a march on Kaizer Chiefs and made a proposal to sign Etiosa Oghodaro. The 23-year-old Nigerian scored five times in the league last term for AmaZulu, on loan from Mamelodi Sundowns. The promising marksman is valued at R28.5 million by transfermarkt. Click for the story Former Sundowns manager Rulani Mokwena has vacated his post as head coach of Wydad AC. The 38-year-old has been strongly linked with a return to Orlando Pirates, and Rulani isn't doing much to quell those rumours. He served as Josef Zinnbauer's assistant in the 2019-2020 campaign. Click for the story Should Sundowns keep any of these players? Let us know by leaving a comment below or sending a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211. Also, subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The South African
03-06-2025
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- The South African
Orlando Pirates news: Sesane, Sibisi, Hotto, Rivaldo, Mbule
Today's Orlando Pirates rumours involve Deon Hotto, Nkosinathi Sibisi and a potential chance for the club to sign Rivaldo Coetzee. ADVERTISEMENT Pirates fans want 'King Hotto' to stay Club captain Innocent Maela and veteran midfielder Miguel Timm are both leaving Pirates. There are also whispers that top earner Deon Hotto could be following them out of the exit door. One X user said: 'Do not touch King Hotto,' presumably suggesting that the club would be foolish to release the versatile 34-year-old Deon Hotto. The Namibian is still a dependable player and popular among fans and teammates, and managers, comfortable in several positions and tactical systems. Since joining from Wits in 2020, club stalwart Hotto has notched up over 200 appearances, collecting six trophies. To say he's an underrated performer is a massive understatement. THEORY: Orlando Pirates need to strengthen these three positions Could Orlando Pirates make a move for Rivaldo or Mbule? Mamelodi Sundowns won't be extending the contracts of defender Rivaldo Coetzee and midfielder Sipho Mbule. 28-year-old Coetzee has been riddled with injury issues since moving to Sundowns in 2017 from Ajax Cape Town. Meanwhile, 27-year-old Mbule has struggled with off-pitch issues and battled to claim a place in the Downs XI for sustained periods. Click for the story Mamelodi Sundowns defender Rivaldo Coetzee trains at Chloorkop. Image: @masandawana/X Sibisi to skipper Bafana Hugo Broos will hand the Bafana captain's armband to Orlando Pirates central defender Nkosinathi Sibisi. South Africa contests friendlies against Tanzania and Mozambique. ADVERTISEMENT Click for the story Will Pirates sign Rivaldo Coetzee? Is he worth the trouble? Let us know by leaving a comment below or sending a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211. Also, subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The South African
03-06-2025
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- The South African
Kaizer Chiefs transfer rumours: Mbule, Rivaldo Coetzee, Mdu Shabalala
Today's Kaizer Chiefs transfer wrap looks at the futures of Rivaldo Coetzee, Sipho Mbule and Mduduzi Shabalala. Sundowns to release Mbule, Rivaldo Mamelodi Sundowns won't be extending the contracts of defender Rivaldo Coetzee and midfielder Sipho Mbule. 28-year-old Coetzee has been riddled with injury issues since moving to Sundowns in 2017 from Ajax Cape Town. Meanwhile, 27-year-old Mbule has struggled with off-pitch issues and battled to claim a place in the Downs XI for sustained periods. Click for the story Mdu is on borrowed time at Kaizer Chiefs Mduduzi Shabalala was only a substitute in Chiefs' recent Nedbank Cup win over Orlando Pirates. Only a bold man would predict that Mduduzi Shabalala will leave Chiefs in the winter. However, his long-term prospects don't look great. How much does the player want to become a legend at the club? 21-year-old Shabalala was in a recent preliminary Bafana Bafana squad but hasn't made the final 23 selected by Hugo Broos. Is Mdu finished? Click for the full piece Mduduzi Shabalala vs Golden Arrows Image via @KaizerChiefs on X What about Asanele Velebayi to Kaizer Chiefs? According to FARPost, Chiefs' PSL rivals Stellenbosch won't be pursuing Asanele Velebayi as they already have a winger of a similar profile in the shape of Langelihle Phili. Velebayi's Cape Town Spurs side have been relegated to South Africa's third tier following a 15th-place finish in the Motsepe Foundation Championship. Click for the story Would you sign Coetzee, given his injury record? Let us know by leaving a comment below or sending a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211. Also, subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The Citizen
03-06-2025
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- The Citizen
Agent confirms exit of two Sundowns players
'The players who have not been exercised are Rivaldo Coetzee and Sipho Mbule,' Makaab told Gagasi FM. Mike Makaab, the agent of Sipho Mbule and Rivaldo Coetzee, has confirmed that both have left Mamelodi Sundowns as free agents. ALSO READ: Cardoso' Zwane snub was nonsensical Masandawana opted not to take up the option of extended the contract of either player. Mbule spent last season on loan at Sekhukhune United. Sparse Sundowns appearances Coetzee, meanwhile, made just eight appearances for Sundowns in all competitions last season. While Coetzee's quality was once enough for him to be a Bafana Bafana defender and nearly sign for Scottish giants Celtic, the 28 year-old has battled with injuries. The former Ajax Cape Town defender has also played more for Sundowns in midfield in recent times, and when Sundowns signed Jayden Adams in January, it left even less room for Coetzee in the Masandawana squad. 'Free to join a club of their choice' 'What I can tell you that there were a number of players that we represent who Sundowns options on, and the majority of those have been exercised,' Makaab told Gagasi FM on Monday. ALSO READ: Sundowns' Cardoso reacts to defeat 'However, the players who have not been exercised are Rivaldo Coetzee and Sipho Mbule. As of the first of June both players are free to join a club of their choice.'
