Ex-Sundowns midfielder joins Mathaithai |

With the 2022/23 ABC Motsepe League season looming large, Mathaithai FC have confirmed another three more signings, including a former Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder.

The Free State side has recruited a total number of 15 players thus far in preparations for the upcoming campaign.

The former Sundowns MDC attacking midfielder Tankiso ‘Maestro’ Marumo headlines the club’s new acquisitions.

Mathaithai also announced the signings of Isco Somwabiso (midfielder) and Tokelo ‘Vur Vai’ Mahonono (right-winger) from Ablex United and Phunyeletso FC respectively.

Last season, the side finished in the fourth position in Stream A of the Free State ABC League with 22 points after 16 games, failing to qualify for the South African football third-tier national playoffs.

Following a very tough season, the Botshabelo-based outfit saw the need to start a bit early with the preparations so that when the season began, they are war ready for the uphill battle and made sure they reinforce their squad with young blood.

The side believes that the upcoming campaign will be a very demanding season physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

Sebete Boys, as they are popularly known, are a very ambitious team with players who are capable enough to challenge for trophies as it has been proven by their good run in qualifying for the 2022 Nedbank Cup edition, where their journey in the competition succumbed to a 6-0 defeat in the Last 16 to Bafana Ba Style who went on to win the cup.

As reported by FARPost a fortnight ago, the club’s hard work is finally paying off as they are the nominees for the Free State Sports Awards 2022.

The awards will be held on Saturday, 23 September at President Hotel in Bloemfontein at 18:00.

LIST OF MATHAITHAI NEW SIGNINGS FOR THE 2022/23 SEASON

1. Rethabile Maqalika (D’General FC)

2. Tshepang Lethokoe (Vesa Academy)

3. Makwetja Madiehe (Dynamos FC)

4. Mbulelo Nyenzani (Delton Brothers FC)

5. Mojalefa Rampai (Excelsior United)

6. Siphiwe Mthombeni (Pass Youth Academy)

7. Kabelo Mlilo Tsenodi (Excelsior United)

8. Moeletsi Khumalo (Pro Mates FC)

9. Prince Monaheng (Jomo Cosmos Development)

10. Patric Mofokeng (Maholosiane FC)

11. Thando Goba (Thohoyandou FC)

12. Mokhethi Pali (Blackcross)

13. Tankiso ‘Maestro’ Marumo

14. Isco Somwabiso

15. Tokelo ‘Vur Vai’ Mahonono