Mamelodi Sundowns have confirmed the arrival of a rather surprise new signing.
Masandawana officially announced the acquisition of 24-year-old defender Zuko Mdunyelwa from Chippa United.
The right-back has made 58 appearances for the Chilli Boys since joining them in 2021.
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“The 24-year-old defender joins The Yellow Nation as the first mid-season addition of the window after undergoing medicals and agreeing contact terms.” a Mamelodi Sundowns club statement read.
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In other news, a Mamelodi Sundowns defender has reportedly requested to leave the club due to limited game-time.
28-year-old Zimbabwean left-back Divine Lunga joined the Brazilians from Golden Arrows in 2021.
He was loaned back to Arrows for the 2022/23 campaign however Lunga has been missing in action this season.
Since joining the Brazilians, he’s made just eight starts for the defending DStv Premiership champions.
And now, according to the latest reports Lunga is fed up with his situation at Mamelodi Sundowns and has requested to either be loaned out or released in January 2024!
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According to local publication SoccerLaduma, Divine Lunga is pushing for an exit from Mamelodi Sundowns in January due to limited game-time.
The Zimbabwean left-back is failing to make Rhulani Mokwena’s playing squad despite being fully fit.
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