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IOL News
08-07-2025
- Sport
- IOL News
Richards Bay eye top four finish after bold transfer unveiling
Richards Bay FC have declared their ambition to break into the Betway Premiership's top four in the 2025/26 season, with club chairman Sifiso 'Jomo' Biyela confident their recent reinforcements will elevate the team. The Natal Rich Boys enjoyed a historic 2024/25 campaign, finishing eighth in the league — their highest-ever placing — and securing qualification for the prestigious MTN8 competition for the first time since their promotion to the top flight. Biyela, speaking at the club's official player unveiling event in the Richards Bay CBD on Tuesday afternoon, revealed that a few missed opportunities from the previous season have strengthened his belief that a top-four finish is possible. 'If you look at games where we dropped points last season, especially matches we should have won, we could have easily finished in the top four,' he said. The unveiling featured 11 new signings — a blend of seasoned professionals and promising talent — with marquee additions such as former Orlando Pirates striker Gabadinho Mhango, ex-Golden Arrows midfielder Sandile Zuke, and playmaker Lindokuhle Mtshali headlining the event.
The South African
16-05-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Kaizer Chiefs legend backs Amakhosi to sign 63-goal striker
Former Kaizer Chiefs striker Siyabonga Nomvethe has called for his former club to sign ex-Golden Arrows forward Knox Mutizwa. The 31-year-old Zimbabwean striker recently left the KwaZulu-Natal team, having fallen out of favour with the club's head coach Manqoba Mngqithi. Amakhosi have struggled for goals this season, with only Ashley Du Preez scoring important goals for the club. Both Ranga Chivaviro and Tashreeq Morris have struggled for game time recently. 'Mutizwa is a good striker and a perfect match for Kaizer Chiefs,' Nomvethe told KickOff. 'You can see how Golden Arrows have struggled in his absence; I wouldn't mind if Chiefs signed him. Mutizwa is a quality striker who knows how to score. Chiefs should sign him now. At 31, he should be at the peak of his career, and his experience could greatly benefit Kaizer Chiefs. 'You can have young players, but in certain situations, a lack of experience can hinder the conversion of scoring opportunities,' he said. 'As a Chiefs player, you need to work hard because it's a big club. Playing for Chiefs is not a vacation; you have to perform well. Scoring goals is the only way to keep Kaizer Chiefs supporters happy. 'Mutizwa's awareness inside the box can help Kaizer Chiefs immensely. He is clinical, he understands the game, and when he wants to score, he often does. He is a talented striker who isn't greedy and can capitalise on even the smallest chances to find the net.' Mutizwa has scored 63 goals for Arrows in 231 matches. Chiefs need a prolific striker next season but Mutizwa might not be well-received by fans. Congolese striker Fiston Mayele has been linked to the club since 2023. 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.
