Mamelodi Sundowns don’t always get it right with the development talent. The latest disappointment is Promise Mkhuma.
MAMELODI SUNDOWNS RELEASE PROMISE MKHUMA
Once tipped as the next Tau, Mkhuma has been moving around the country on loan. With different loan spells at All Stars, Moroka Swallows, and the University of Pretoria, the Tshwane-born winger has been released after 23 appearances for Sundowns over four seasons.
“With Sundowns currently undergoing drastic changes in their squad, FARPost understands that Mkhuma is now a free agent as his contract at the Tshwane giants was not renewed when it expired on the 30th of June 2024,” the outlet reported.
“The Brazilians opted against exercising the option on Mkhuma’s contract, and he’s free to join a club of his choice on a free transfer,” FARPost concluded.
NEW DEAL SIGNED BY THEMBA ZWANE
Not many players sign new contracts at Mamelodi Sundowns at the age of 34. Only Themba Zwane.
Jazzman Mahlakgane, the agent, says Sundowns and Zwane have shaken hands on a deal extension option, subject to an official announcement.
“Well, I’m actually surprised that Sundowns haven’t made a formal announcement because they’ve taken an option,” said Mahlakgane said via FARPost.
“So, Themba has the two options and they have taken one option for the season we are going into.
“So, he’s still secured at Sundowns.
“You know the quality of Themba, you shouldn’t confuse it with his age or anything because it might get mixed up with that. Look at the quality of Themba not how old he is.
“The level at which Themba plays, for me, without being biased because he’s my player, he could give this country and his clubs another two to three years, it’s that simple.
“And I think this is a conversation that’s no longer a secret that I communicated with Sundowns, to say someone like him at this level, looking after himself so well, he’s not a night sleeper.
“For me, he should be rewarded as long as he can play. I was encouraged when I watched the Euro that between [Critiano] Ronaldo and Pepe, one is 39 and one is 41.
“These guys can play like a 25-year-old, so, I think the two players at that level, they’ve given us an opportunity to start looking at the players’ qualities not how old they are and Themba is one player who must lead that conversation,” Mahlakgane concluded.
SUPERSPORT UNITED FINILISING DEALS FOR MAMELODI SUNDOWNS
In case you’ve forgotten, Nyiko Mobbie and Ricardo Goss are Mamelodi Sundowns players. News coming out of Tshwane say the duo are set for permanent moves out of Chloorkop, rather than new loan spells.
The 29-year-old Mobbie signed for Kabo Yellow in 2019 from Free State Stars. Remarkably, the right-back from Shikundu, Limpopo spent the last four years on loan at clubs like Stellenbosch FC, Chippa United and Sekhukhune United. Meanwhile, Ricardo Goss, who signed for Sundowns in 2020 from Bidvest Wits, spent a loan spell with the defunct club and at SuperSport United.
According to SABC Sport, SuperSport United are finilising deals to sign both Mobbie and Goss from Sundowns on permanent deals.
“Mamelodi Sundowns pair of goalkeeper Ricardo Goss and defender Nyiko Mobbie are set to join crosstown rivals SuperSport United in the coming days, SABC Sport can reveal,” the report said.
“The 30-year-old [Goss] wants to continue playing regular football to remain in contention for the national team, ahead of crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup and 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers during the international calendar. According to information gathered by the public broadcaster, SuperSport are now in advanced talks to retain the shot-stopper’s services and will be joined by right-back Nyiko Mobbie, who has also been out on loan at Sekhukhune United.
“Both players were at the AFCON with Bafana earlier this year, as part of the group that clinched a bronze medal under coach Hugo Broos.
“Mobbie, now 29, joined Sundowns from the now-defunct Free State Stars five years ago, but struggled to break into the Tshwane giants’ starting line-up. He has since been around the block – having spent loan spells at Stellenbosch FC, then Chippa United and most recently Sekhukhune from September 2021 until the end of last season.
“SABC Sport understands Matsatsantsa are in discussions to also make the move for the defender a permanent one instead,” the report added.
