Magesi FC brings in new blood, Kambala departs

Motsepe Foundation Championship side Magesi FC have unveiled their new signings, with Manuel Kambala one of the notable departures.

The official unveiling of the new arrivals at Magesi FC was held at New Peter Mokaba Stadium on Friday [18 August 2023] afternoon.

Amongst those joining is well-traveled administrator Peter Koutroulis, as FARPost had earlier reported. The former Mamelodi Sundowns administrator joins the club in a technical advisor capacity.

MAGESI FC NEW SIGNINGS

Diamond Thopola, Junior Seseane, Thierry Sama, Wonderboy Makhubu, Mcedi Vandala, Anathi Ngwadla, Glen Malesa, Mzwandile Buthelezi, Tshepo Matsemela, Thintswalo Masebe, Katleho Molaba and Elson Sithole.

Members of the new Magesi technical team include Peter Koutroulis [Technical Adviser], Samantha Singo [Biokineticist], Fiston Kabwanga [Goalkeeper Coach], Pedro Picarro [Physical Trainer].

Meanwhile, Mozambique international Manuel Kambala leads the list of players that the club has parted ways with. This also includes Kagiso Selemela, who has since rejoined Baroka FC.

MANUEL KAMBALA, AMONGST PLAYERS RELEASED

Motsoshi Baloyi, Tebogo Semenya, Thokozani Hlubi, Tlou Masegela, Njabulo Buthelezi, Mthokozisi Msomi, Junior Letwaba, Raymond Maluleke, Solly Makgoga, Shane April, Gopolang Seema, Donald Mokondelela, Lethabo Mazibuko, Thabiso Botopela, Manuel Kambala and Kagiso Selemela.

Head coach Clinton Larsen says out of the players released, the club tried to retain Selemela but failed.

“It was a collective decision by the technical team and management to release the players we did. I think of all the players, Selemela was the one player that we tried to keep,” he said.

“We know the talent that he has. Unfortunately, the negotiations didn’t go the way that we wanted. But he was the only player of the 16 players that we tried to keep.

“He had a decent season, but all the other players that we released, it was a collective decision. We needed to bring players that we felt more effective, and we believe we have done that.”

Magesi will open up their campaign away to their rivals Baroka on Saturday, 26 August.

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