KICK OFF Rumour Mill
KICK OFF Rumour Mill
Posted: 2012-01-11 10:26
All the whispers and rumours we are picking up from the grapevine this transfer window ...
Often at KickOff.com we pick up hints and suggestions of transfers – so we are dedicating this area of the site to those rumours, as well as the other comings and goings in the First Division and Premiership.
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Tuesday, January 31
Bidvest Wits have signed Masibuzane Zongo on loan from SuperSport United. CLICK HERE for more
Leopards have completed the signing of Itumeleng Duiker on a two-and-a-half-year contract after he was shown the door at Golden Arrows. Siphamandla Sithole has also joined on a four-and-a-half-year deal.
AmaZulu have boosted they striking department by signing National First Division leading goalscorer Josef Tseko Lekata from FC Cape Town.
With the deadline looming, check out all confirmed registrations HERE!
Mamelodi Sundowns have pulled out of the race to sign Bidvest Wits midfielder Sifiso Myeni. CLICK HERE for more.
Ajax have loaned a number of players to First Division clubs. CLICK HERE for details.
Monday, January 30
Sundowns winger Koketso Mmotong may return to Swallows depending on talks between the two clubs. CLICK HERE.
Ajax Cape Town have confirmed their interest in Bongani Ndulula, but a deal is unlikely to happen. CLICK HERE for why.
FC Cape Town striker – and NFD leading scorer – Josef Tseko Lekata has joined AmaZulu on a two-and-a-half-year deal. Usuthu have also promoted promising young striker Siyabonga Thwala.
Bidvest Wits midfielder Sifiso Myeni is still mulling over his options. CLICK HERE for more on this saga. Meanwhile, Patrick Phungwayo says he is ready to leave, but the club will not let him go. CLICK HERE.
KickOff.com can confirm that Ajax Cape Town will sign Nigerian striker George Akpabio today. CLICK HERE.
Ajax Cape Town have confirmed their interest in Bongani Ndulula, but a deal is unlikely to happen. CLICK HERE for more.
Sundowns winger Koketso Mmotong may join Swallows on loan for the rest of the season.
Sameegh Doutie has arrived at SuperSport United and is currently doing his medical. CLICK HERE for more.
Sunday, January 29
Matthew Pattison could join Scottish Premier League club Hibernian after failing to earn a deal at Leeds United.
Friday, January 27
Shabba will have to wait until June for an offer from Crystal Palace. CLICK HERE for more.
Orlando Pirates have exercised the option of a further year on Ndumiso Mabena's contract. CLICK HERE.
Platinum Stars deny that they have approached Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Esrom Nyandoro. CLICK HERE for more.
Golden Arrows have released five players including Namibian goalkeeper Virgil Vries. CLICK HERE.
Mandla Masango has signed a new three-year contract with Kaizer Chiefs. CLICK HERE.
Bongani Khumalo may return to Tottenham Hotspur from loan at Reading. CLICK HERE.
Thursday, January 26
AmaZulu have repelled Sundowns advances for Thamsanqa Sangweni. CLICK HERE.
Usuthu have extended Belux Bukasa Kasonga's contract, and parted ways with Ntuthuko Dlamini and Gavin Hammers. Bonginkosi Nxumalo has been sent on loan to Durban Warriors.
Bloemfontein Celtic have completed the loan signing of Moroka Swallows youngster Auguston Leonard.
May Mahlangu could be on his way to Holland. CLICK HERE.
Wednesday, January 25
Katlego Mphela admits he would relish a move to Queens Park Rangers. CLICK HERE for more.
Moroka Swallows coach Gordon Igesund says he will not be heading into the market during the January transfer window owing to budget constraints,but insists he is happy with the squad that he has. CLICK HERE for more.
Bidvest Wits will be taking up the option of another year on Sifiso Vilakazi's contract after the striker's proposed move to AmaZulu fell through.
Bidvest Wits confirm that Sifiso Myeni is in negotiations with the big three. CLICK HERE for more
Swazi international winger Darren Christie has failed to impress at Ajax Cape Town and will not be signed.
KickOff.com can confirm that Katlego ‘Killer’ Mphela is a target for English Premier League side Queens Park Rangers. CLICK HERE for more
Tuesday, January 24
Lucas Thwala, Patrick Malokase and Chiukepo Msowoya have joined Platinum Stars on loan from Orlando Pirates. CLICK HERE for more
Luis Boa Morte is officially a Pirates player, having signed an 18-month contract. CLICK HERE for more
George Lebese has signed a contract extension with Kaizer Chiefs. CLICK HERE for more.
Free State Stars have taken Mpho Makola and Mxolisi Gumede out of their transfer listed players with the duo now due to continue their stay at the club.
Thanda Royal Zulu have snapped up Bafo Biyela in a deal that sees the midfield strongman reunite with former coach Neil Tovey. The promotion hopefuls have also signed Vusiwe Masondo, Kenyan Dennis Omino and Alastair Wallis who joins on loan from AmaZulu.
KickOff.com can confirm that Lebohang Mokoena is close to signing a new deal with Sundowns. CLICK HERE for more.
Black Leopards have cut ties with Malawian striker Grant Lungu, while releasing defender Simphiwe Vezi to First Division club Blackburn Rovers. Leopards have also loaned out Jabu Nkosi to Sivutsa Stars.
Mamelodi Sundowns have made another offer to Wits for the services of want-away midfielder Sifiso Myeni. CLICK HERE.
Moroka Swallows striker Auguston Leonard is due to go out on loan to Bloemfontein Celtic.
SuperSport United midfielder Thandani Ntshumayelo will be unveiled as the latest Orlando Pirates signing by club chairman Irvin Khoza today, with Luis Boa Morte joining as well. CLICK HERE for more
Golden Arrows have signed former Ivory Coast goalkeeper Stefan Loboue on an 18-month contact. CLICK HERE for more
Monday, January 23
Kaizer Chiefs will offer their goalkeeper Thela Ngobeni a new contract soon. CLICK HERE for more
Chippa United have signed former Bloemfontein Celtic striker Petrus Ngebo (formerly Mahlatsi) and goalkeeper Tashrique Goldman from Maritzburg United,
Buti Sithole, Lucky Mzizi and Simba Marumo are currently training with University of Pretoria.
Jomo Cosmos defender Tshepo Moloto and former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Sandile Zuke have been spotted at Platinum Stars training.
Sundowns have stopped trying to sign Platinum Stars midfielder Joseph Molangoane. CLICK HERE for more.
Sundowns have loaned out Meshack Ramahuma and Phetolo Lebepe, while Tshepo Ramokala will he heading to Maritzburg United for a trial that could also lead to a loan move. Downs are also looking to loan out Koketso Mmotong, Lionel Mutizwa, and Lucky Nguzana. They have agreed to extend Matthew Pattison’s trials at Leeds United. CLICK HERE for the full story.
Bloemfontein Celtic and Israeli side Hapoel Tel Aviv have failed to agree terms on the transfer of Limbikani Mzava.
Vladimir Vermezovic has asked Mandla Masango to cancel his trial with French club Angers SCO – for now. CLICK HERE for more.
Sunday, January 22
Pirates are moving closer to signing Luis Boa Morte, who is currently in South Africa looking for a PSL move. CLICK HERE for more.
Papi Zothwane has signed a six-month contract with Bloemfontein Celtic, with an option to renew at the end of the season. CLICK HERE for more.
Saturday, January 21
Platinum Stars have completed the loan return of Orlando Pirates midfielder Mduduzi Nyanda until the end of the season.
Daylon Claasen's agent says he has yet to receive an approach for the midfielder despite reports of interest from QPR and Glasgow Celtic.
Friday, January 20
Chiefs finalised the signing of Kaizer Chiefs sign striker Brian Abbas Amidu (CLICK HERE for more) while Itumeleng Khune, Thomas Sweswe, Jimmy Jambo, Abia Nale and Josta Dladla have renewed their contracts, CLICK HERE for more.
SuperSport United are now reportedly gunning for the services of Orlando Pirates winger Sameehg Doutie. CLICK HERE for more.
Malawian striker Ishmael Thindwa is on trial at Mamelodi Sundowns. CLICK HERE for more.
Former Golden Arrows midfielder Itumeleng Duiker is training with Black Leopards.
Siphiwe Tshabalala's agent has revealed that Crystal Palace are serious about signing him. CLICK HERE for more.
Talks between Kaizer Chiefs and Itumeleng Khune are going well. He is expected to sign his extension by Monday, and is not going to Sundowns! CLICK HERE for more.
Free State Stars and Golden Arrows have dropped a bombshell, insisting Njabulo Manqana and Thabo Matlaba have not signed with Orlando Pirates, despite Bucs unveiling them as their players. CLICK HERE for more on this shocking story.
Sifiso Myeni has told KickOff.com that he wants to leave Bidvest Wits. The midfielder has been the subject of rumours linking him to both Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns, but nothing has been confirmed yet. CLICK HERE for more.
Mamelodi Sundowns and SuperSport United have concluded the swap deals that will see Anthony Laffor and Tebogo Langerman head to Chloorkop, and Franklin Cale and Mabhuti Khenyeza go the other way. Langerman will only join Downs in July. CLICK HERE for more.
Thursday, January 19
Maritzburg United are closing in on signing Cuthbert Malajila, after agreeing personal terms with the Zimbabwe striker, who has been training with the club for the past week. CLICK HERE for more.
Atlie FC are continuing to assess veteran defender Fabian McCarthy, but former Golden Arrows goalkeeper Thulasizwe Khuzwayo, the well travelled Macdonald Mukansi, Thabiso Monareng (ex-Platinum Stars) and Tshegofatso Mashego, who last played in the PSL for Free State Stars, have all been shown the door.
Israeli side Hapoel Tel Aviv are expected to make a R1.2-million offer to Bloemfontein Celtic for the services of Limbikani Mzava.
Mamelodi Sundowns' out-of-favour Tshepo Ramokala will start training with Maritzburg United next week.
Former Bloemfontein Celtic and SuperSport United striker Petrus Mahlatsi has joined First Division side Chippa United, who have released 15 players, including for PSL hotshot Sandile Ndlovu.
Golden Arrows coach Muhsin Ertugral will make his last signing of the January transfer window by bringing in Ivory Coast goalkeeper Stephan Loboue.
Mandla Masango has received an invitation to attend a trial at French Ligue 2 club Angers SCO. CLICK HERE for more
Orlando Pirates have refuted rumours that development player Wesley Ntshangase has started training with archrivals Kaizer Chiefs. CLICK HERE for full story
Kaizer Chiefs striker Sthembiso Ngcobo is reportedly on his way to Rustenburg-based side Platinum Stars. CLICK HERE for more
Wednesday, January 18
Mark Haskins has completed his move to Jomo Cosmos, signing a six-month loan deal from Bidvest Wits. CLICK HERE for more
Russel Mwafulirwa has agreed terms with Jomo Cosmos, and will complete his move once he gets his South African residency papers. CLICK HERE for more
Former Orlando Pirates defender Zvenyike Makonese has officially signed his six-month deal with Black Leopards.
Transfer-listed Free State Stars striker Madoda Motha has gone out on loan to First Division club Sivutsa Stars.
Santos have confirmed the signing of free agent Gert Schalkwyk.
Jomo Cosmos have placed defender Tshepo Moloto on the transfer list.
Golden Arrows have announced the signings of Clifford Ngobeni, Siphelele Mthembu and Anthony Mawejje.
Tuesday, January 17
Daylon Claasen's agent says the Bafana Bafana midfielder has no plans to quit Belgian side Lierse in the January transfer window. CLICK HERE for more
Siyabonga Nkosi says he is going nowhere and is happy to stay at Golden Arrows, despite talk of a transfer. CLICK HERE for more
Mamelodi Sundowns are reportedly interested in signing Ghanaian international Emmanuel Baffour.
Ajax Cape Town have handed highly-rated Nigerian striker George Akpabio a trial. CLICK HERE for more
AmaZulu say Bidvest Wits striker Sifiso Vilakazi will no longer be joining them due to family reasons and they are now pursuing other options in their bid to beef up their attack. CLICK HERE for more
Ugandan international Anthony Mawejje is on the verge of signing with Golden Arrows. CLICK HERE for more
Swazi international midfielder Darren Christie is training with Free State Stars. He is also on the wanted list of Moroka Swallows.
Eduardo Ferreira has signed for Colombian side America di Cali. CLICK HERE.
Golden Arrows are on the verge of signing striker Siphelele Mthembu. CLICK HERE for more.
Bongani Ndulula is attempting to secure trials in Europe. CLICK HERE for more.
Orlando Pirates have confirmed the signings of Njabulo Manqana from Golden Arrows and Thabo Matlaba from Free State Stars. CLICK HERE for more.
Monday, January 16
As revealed by KickOff.com, Luis Boa Morte has arrived in the country and will reportedly hold talks with a top PSL club. CLICK HERE for more.
Anthony Laffor's Mamelodi Sundowns deal hinges on him agreeing personal terms. Downs are also interested in Tebogo Langerman. CLICK HERE.
Golden Arrows duo Philani Shange and Siyanda Zwane have signed new contracts.
Santos have confirmed that they are close to finalising a move for Nasief Morris, but deny talk that they are set to sign his SuperSport United teammate Ricardo Katza. CLICK HERE.
Orlando Pirates say they are still waiting for an official bid from clubs that have shown interest in signing Clifford Ngobeni. Golden Arrows are the main contenders. CLICK HERE.
Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Matthew Pattison will go on trial with English Championship side Leeds United this week. CLICK HERE for more
Golden Arrows midfielder Philani Shange has pledged his commitment to the club after signing a new three-year deal.
Ajax Cape Town defender Thato Mokeke has had his trials at Ajax Amsterdam cancelled after he suffered a hamstring injury.
Sunday, January 15
Reports in the UK suggest that Crystal Palace will offer Siphiwe Tshabalala a contract when his deal at Kaizer Chiefs expires at the end of the season. CLICK HERE for more
Saturday, January 14
Mozambiquan winger Elias Pelembe has committed his future to Mamelodi Sundowns by signing a new three-year deal, ending speculation of a move to Orlando Pirates. CLICK HERE for more
Frriday, January 13
Orlando Pirates and Golden Arrows are still negotiating for the services of Clifford Ngobeni and Njabulo Manqana in a swap move. The deal could be finalised this weekend.
Bidvest Wits have welcomed Zimbabwe midfielder Trevor Mutero for a trial.
There has been a rush of movement in the First Division. CLICK HERE for details.
Sundowns and Bloemfontein Celtic are still locked in negotiations over the possible transfer of Papi Zothwane. CLICK HERE for more.
Meanwhile, Sundowns' Franklin Cale is undergoing a medical at SuperSport, as his swap deal with Anthony Laffor reaches the final stages. CLICK HERE.
Sifiso Vilakazi is trying to convince his wife of his move to Usuthu. CLICK HERE for more.
Thursday, January 12
Anele Ngcongca's agent has dismissed reports that he could be about to join Ukrainians Dnipro from Racing Genk as 'pure speculation'. CLICK HERE.
Eduardo Ferreira is on trial in Colombia. CLICK HERE.
Erick Mathoho's agent says Kaizer Chiefs are serious about signing the towering Bloemfontein Celtic defender.
Ajax Cape Town boss George Comitis confirms that reigning Zimbabwe top goalscorer Roderick Mutuma has arrived at the club and will be carefully assessed over the next week.
Unwanted Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Tshepo Ramokala is on his way to Maritzburg United for a brief assessment that could lead to a January transfer window move.
Wednesday, January 11
Kaizer Chiefs will resume talks with Itumeleng Khune and Siphiwe Tshabalala when Bobby Motaung returns from holiday. CLICK HERE for more.
William Twala has joined his Orlando Pirates teammates Vusi Mthimkhulu and Sibusiso Mnguni on a season long loan to First Division outfit Chippa United.
According to Bucs website, Siphelele Mthembu is not training with the club. The striker is currently training with Arrows.
Out-of-favour Bidvest Wits winger Mark Haskins is set to complete a loan deal to struggling Jomo Cosmos.
Bloemfontein Celtic teenage defender Limbikani Mzava will leave tomorrow for a 10-day trial at Israeli club Hapoel Tel Aviv. CLICK HERE for more.
Orlando Pirates have rubbished rumours that they are after the signature of Mamelodi Sundowns' Elias Pelembe. Click HERE for more.
Defender Timothy Batabaire has finally received his permanent residence, after waiting for almost a year. Despite battling to break into the first team, because of injury, Roger de Sa says he will be staying at Bidvest Wits. His contract expires at the end of the season.
David de Oliveira is on his way back to Wits after failing to clinch a loan move in Brazil.
Tuesday, January 10
Moroka Swallows resumed training with Rene Richards and Russell Mwafurlirwa hoping to win contracts at the club.
SuperSport United and Mamelodi Sundowns are set to finalise a deal to take Franklin Cale and Mabhuti Khenyeza to Matsatsantsa. Khenyeza has already signed a pre-contract with United, while Cale is set to join in a swap deal that will see Anthony Laffor becoming a Brazilian this season.
Former Jomo Cosmos midfielder Felix Badenhorst is back home in Swaziland after giants Manzini Wanderers swooped on his signature.
Journeyman midfielder Gareth Ncaca has surfaced in Malaysia, where he is expected to sign a contract with one of three Super League clubs.
Bidvest Wits striker Sifiso Vilakazi's proposed move to AmaZulu now hangs on the veteran forward agreeing personal terms, after the Clever Boys finally accepted Usuthu's offer today.
Monday, January 9
Masibusane Zongo has been given another chance at SuperSport and started training today.
: 2012-01-11 15:08
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