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Njabulo Manqana and Thabo Matlaba have not signed with Orlando Pirates

Manqana: 'I haven't signed with Pirates'

Posted: 2012-01-20 09:53

Angry and bewildered Njabulo Manqana has dropped a bombshell: he has not signed for Orlando Pirates, despite the club's claims.

The Golden Arrows midfielder tells KickOff.com that he was given money to travel to Johannesburg but, other than that, he has been left in the dark.

"I don’t know what is going on here," 'Nyoka' says. "I was given a ticket to come to Joburg and train with Pirates and the next thing I hearI have signed with the team, even though I haven't signed anything. I'm confused.

"I'm training with the team but I don't know what's going on. When I called the owner of Golden Arrows [Mato Madlala] her phone was off. Now I'm on my way to training to speak to a person called Screamer [Tshabalala] because I want this issue clarified."

Lindani Shezi, the player's agent, was unaware of any deal for the player and says he is waiting for Madlala to speak to him about any possible transfer.

This despite the fact that both Thabo Matlaba and Manqana were confirmed as Bucs players on the club's official website days ago.

It appears someone in the Pirates offices has jumped the gun in their eagerness to unveil Manqana but, when contacted by KickOff.com, Pirates administrator Senzo Mazingiza insisted the player is already a Pirates man.

"We have unveiled Njabulo Manqana because he is our player – I can't tell you the details of the contract though," Mazingiza says.

And, to further muddy the waters, Free State Stars claim that one of their players, also recently unveiled as a Buccaneer, has not signed either.

Stars PRO Lebohang Moketa says he is unaware that Thabo Matlaba has been signed by Pirates, despite media reports to the contrary.

"Thabo Matlaba has not signed with Pirates; it's all speculation from the media. We read about the story in the media and our management knows nothing about the story," Moketa says.

"Thabo Matlaba is still our player and there haven't been talks between ourselves and Pirates regarding the player."

Update: Thabo Matlaba and his agent insist he has signed for Orlando Pirates!

By Zola Doda and Chris Maqashu

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Tumi : 2012-01-20 10:01

Kwa kwa kwa, rats r broke and all they knw is swap deals lol

sirnzo : 2012-01-20 10:01

Rats r busy in da market signing players, my question is who r those players ha ha ha eish

SpecialOne : 2012-01-20 10:02

"One more round, please" pleads Auntie Mato to Dr. MAFIA.

TP : 2012-01-20 10:04

If what is reported here is the truth,then the media is failing its duties,the public & more especially this players.Even if its not the truth then this players & their are disappointing the public.

Tzozo: 2012-01-20 10:05

Here we go again. Mafia Cossa and his henchmen at it again fogering other people's signatures. The Hawks should start investigating.

Tzozo: 2012-01-20 10:07

Champ-Bones: 2012-01-20 10:01 [ Report ]


hahahahahahahha these media guys are clowns, why do you keep on saying "despite media reports," do you forget you the same morons who reported this. Pirates is going to sign Myeni and Pungwayo you stupid kaizoo fans media drunkards.
Stop pulling this great brand in the mud

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And by the way what happened to the signature of Pelembe wena mpya ke wena/ you came to this blog and proclaimed that Pelembe will DEFINATELY sign for Chibuku FC.

You even told us that you have even given him a new nickname. Hahahahahahah

Tzozo: 2012-01-20 10:09

@ Champ Bones

OK what name are you giving to Myeni then ?

gotze: 2012-01-20 10:09

wat is this now, this is very confusing especially since we read the news khona laKwikickoff sayn he had signed. lol Mantos phone was off because she was busy with "someone." and why didn Manqana get a lift from Manto cz uhlez eyakwaToothless? is Manqana also being offered 9000r, a Family house and 30000 signi fee?

Dooba OPC: 2012-01-20 10:12

When we say the Swop deal between the sheets people think we are insulting them; when we call someone the mafia people think we are being insensitive to brilliant man. When we say swap deal fc is run by mickey mouse, who by the way is much more of the bigger rat than the owner of this public organisation, people say we are just zebras. Ke tse o ge!

So Manqana you were a pawn prize in the game of chess between Mato and the mafia himself, and like any mafia, by hook or crook the mafia won that game... now you have to live with it for the rest of your football career!

mno: 2012-01-20 10:14

he he he, hayi this media is confused. There are no news here, why would Arrowz give him the plane ticket to report to bucs if there is no deal in place? You can't fool us with this nonsense

FISTOS: 2012-01-20 10:16

i think KING is behind all this to make this team better in papers,

mhlongo tried with AK47 pistols
the Midget tried with fighting in parking areas and stealing necklaces,

this will still be the chibuku team we all know nothing better,

Gucci Man: 2012-01-20 10:16

Manqana : your deal was signed and sealed embhedeni ....between the 2 parties involved. Wena you're just an object that will be moved to Gauteng and play at Mayfair .

Hamba uyo-trainer mfana , they gonna give you a blank A4 page now to put your name and signature then the rest will continue to e cleared between the sheets...

CAF Rule 14.1: 2012-01-20 10:21

"I'm training with the team but I don't know what's going on. When I called the owner of Golden Arrows [Mato Madlala] her phone was off. Now I'm on my way to training to speak to a person called Screamer [Tshabalala] because I want this issue clarified."

Hahaha..this is funny: WHY IS HE CONTINUING TO TRAIN WITH WITH PIRATES IF HE IS CONFUSED.

WHY ARE PLAYERS SCRAMBLING TO PLAY FOR PIRATES?? IN THE PROCESS LEAVING THEIR CLUBS AND AGENTS CLUELESS

mhlanga: 2012-01-20 10:21

I think these so called journalists are taking us for a ride why don't they varify information before they publish stories? They just want to make a quick buck by exploiting brands like Pirates. Shame on you!!

mash_do : 2012-01-20 10:22

Lol this senzo mazingisa guy is a joke!so is pie city! How do u post something on your website wich is not confirmed? Mickey mouse modisane also confirmed these two dodgy deals now the player is going to meet a guy called 'screamer' lol even the diehard pie city supporters don't even know this screamer guy's official position in the team ,hehehehehehe

Sporo: 2012-01-20 10:23

so u jst training with the team?

Noks : 2012-01-20 10:26

ayi,dis is a very funny article...u cld almst swear it was edited by pitso,lol.

DR MAMPURU: 2012-01-20 10:32

I KNEW FOOLS WOULD NOT UNDERSTAND THE STORY.....SOCCER LADUMA REPORTED THAT THE PLAYER HAS REPORTED TO TRAINING AFTER THE TWO TEAMS AGREED ON FEE, BUT THE PLAYER AND THE TEAM ARE YET TO AGREE ON PERSONAL TERMS.... I TRUST SOCCER LADUMA THAN KICK OFF CAUSE THE BLOW THINGS OUT OF PROPORTION,THEY ONCE CONFIRMED A PLAYER DEAD ONLY TO FIND OUT THE PLAYER IS ALIVE AND KICKING HAI RE TLA RENG?

mno: 2012-01-20 10:35

lol @ Noks, Pitso is an idiot but why him on kickoff?ha ha ha

gesh gurara : 2012-01-20 10:36

injalo i pirates when it comes 2 contracts,ask mdledle he will tell u

gallore01: 2012-01-20 10:36

on second thoughts...myeni and shayimoto phungwayo...may be unveiled...its every player's dream to play alongside the galaxy of stars....as for zebra's who r yet to sign any player cause they cant afford...brace urselfs for more heartbrakes since we'll be lifting the caf champions league...its the pirates fever...fever for life!!!!

Disco: 2012-01-20 10:42

I wonder what PSL and FIFA will do about this. This is pure slavery. Wenger was right about this Jan transfer window. It always causes problems for teams.

Maybe FIFA needs to also scrap this swop deal nonsense. Players must stop being treated like merchandise; especially since they have no choice in the matter. This trade in nonsense is not an acceptable practice.

DR MAMPURU: 2012-01-20 10:45

MANQANA IS A GOOD ACQUISITION HE PLAYS IN THE MID-FIELD AND CAN PLAY AS A WINGER BUT FOR ME IF PIRATES CAN BUY PHUNGWAYO INSTEAD OF A MID-FIELD THAT THEY WOULD TURN INTO A STRIKER HAI ITS NOT GONNA WORK, RATHER BUY HIM AND FORGET ABOUT MYENI CAUSE HE PLAYS ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE AND WE HAVE KLATE, TLOU AND BESTER SO FOR ME BUYING HIM WILL SIGNAL ONE PLAYER BEING SOLD

TP : 2012-01-20 10:46

Where's Boa Morte?The fanfare of him coming here has dried up.He must have also thought he would get signed by SA team when he exit the aircraft.

Probably will leave after the Afcon without anyteam?

Soccer Laduma now reports abt Freddie Ljungberg's interest in coming to SA.

merco: 2012-01-20 10:57

I don't know why people are blaming kick off for this misunderstanding because even Mickey Mouse on Metro FM on Tuesday between six o'clock and half seven confirmed that Manqana and Matlaba are Rats players and Ngobeni is going the ohter way (Arrows) so stop the blaming game.

Kholo wa lekhosi : 2012-01-20 10:59

Manqana doesn't want sign bcoz of R9 000 that was offered to him as monthly salary,...

KING?: 2012-01-20 10:59

Manqana has not agreed personal terms.

Same with Thabo Matlaba.

Let me welcome Govolo man Sfiso Miyeni in adavance.

King Don: 2012-01-20 11:02

The stumling block could be the R30 000 sign on fee and R9 000 salary, what else.

 : 2012-01-20 11:10

I wix bucs dnt sign hm n matlaba cos ee nid phungwayo n myeni or boa morte mayb

The Dream  : 2012-01-20 11:12

In an exclusive interview with
Orlandopiratesfc.com yesterday,
Wesley Ntshangase, revealed his desire
to play for the black and white of
Orlando Pirates.
Vieira, who is a product of the Orlando
Pirates Development Academy, is at the
centre of a club versus club tussle over
his services. According to Soccerladuma
website, the player was spotted in
Naturena this week. Surprisingly on
Monday morning, he was at Virgin
Active training with the defending
champions.
“It’s been great,” said the youngster,
referring to his time training with the
first team.
“Initially I thought I would struggle to
blend in with the senior guys but it was
the opposite because they have been
very supportive. They treat me like
they’ve always known me.
“The head coach (Julio Cesar Leal) has
also been very supportive. In fact, when
he was still at (Moroka) Swallows he
wanted to lure me away from the club.
Though he is yet to sign a professional
contract, Vieira has made it no secret
about where his heart is.
“Having tasted first team life, nothing
will make me happier than to seal a
professional contract with Pirates.
There are some top coaches of top
teams trying to lure me (he shows
Orlandopiratesfc.com a text message
from a rival team)...and as a youngster
sometimes I get very confused on what
to do.
Nonetheless, I love Pirates and my
dream is to start my professional
career here-especially, as this is where I
was groomed years ago,” concluded
Ntshangase.
Read Orlando Pirates web Sunchievs

merco: 2012-01-20 11:14

Marawa on Tuesday said that he saw Boa Morte at Rats offices and Mickey did not deny that,meaning he going to join his friend i gues you know who

Scirocco 'R': 2012-01-20 11:14

Ths boys jst dnt knw de law,-it was a verbal contract thy agree lol its lyk i see Khoza askin thm question n thy wr busy sayin "i do" yerrr manje dnt cry boys hehehehe

Gucci Man: 2012-01-20 10:16 [ Report ]
Manqana : your deal was signed and sealed embhedeni ....between the 2 parties involved. .lol...lol thts anada posibilty der kwaaaks,

5 trophies and skipas : 2012-01-20 11:20

Bobby Motaung is reportedly touting one of the best wingers in the PSl in Sifiso Myeni pending the approval of Standard Bank loan he made on Monday.This is seen as a direct replacement of Shabba who is looking for greener pastures. A loan had to be made in order to assist in Myeni's bid as Shabba would be leaving in 5 months time as a free agent.

mzwandile: 2012-01-20 11:38

kwakwakwakwakwa! talk of deals that are signed on BED in formular1 hotel!

Mgugudi: The Treble Addict: 2012-01-20 11:43

The article & the utterances attributed to Manqana raise a few questions of my own.

Why did he go to jo’burg in the 1st place since Arrows is based in Durban?

If he went there to join Pirates why didn’t he ask his manager to start the contract negotiations?

Why was Mr. Lindani Shezi, the player's agent not aware of the player’s whereabouts as the matter was extensively reported in the media?

Didn’t Manqana’s link with Pirates mean that there is a deal on the cards?

And what did he do thereafter before claiming to be unaware of the deal?

What steps did Mr. Shezi take to clarify the matter with Pirates?

Can Mr. Shezi differentiate teams’ agreement (selling of players) to a personal agreement (between a player & a team) which includes remuneration, etc?

Shouldn’t the “baffled” complainants log this matter to G. Arrows as they are the one that had a contract (including the power to sell) with Manqana?

Who in his right mind does not know who Screamer?

Why then complain and rush to the media when you are yet to clarify the matter with Screamer? Hasn’t Manqana heard of a thing called protocol?

Why is Manqana making his future working conditions unbearable without 1st seeking proper clarification from all parties?

Has he received what he thinks is a better offer from another team hence his utterances?

Why did he say the following statement if he was unsure & unhappy of the deal? “I am happy to join Pirates, one of the biggest brands in the world”

Dooba OPC: 2012-01-20 11:44

I dont know why people keep changing the content of the article above: there is nowhere in the article where they say Manqana or matlaba did not agree personal terms with Swop deals fc. How can you agree personal terms with the team you might not even like? E.g. Myeni made it public he does not want to join Sundowns, so even if his agent, Wits bosses and Motsepe boys agreed trms, it was still up to him to decide to go. So in this case such did not happen; it seems the player does not have a say on where he like to further his football, a result we can conclude "as three criminal taking advantage of his lack of knolwedge.

So the goal of the story was to show that this player is a prize between three criminals (the mafia himself, his girlfriend mato and the player's useless agent), that he was told what to do without his consent...

Swona Champ!: 2012-01-20 11:47

a footballer is a slave, the reason you jumped into the plane to Jozi is because, as much as you are a man, have a girlfriend or wife or even kids, and at times ur woma/en cry when you on top, but you were told to go to Ushaka airport boarded a plane not knowing why were doing so and told to go to Orlando or JHB stadium for training with the team that you play for its a sign that you Manqana,as much as you are a complete indipended man so you say, you are a slave, and there is nothing you can do about it, even the United nation can not do anything about it, If I were you I would work hard to impress Pirates so they can give you a contrat, then all your doors will be open!

TP : 2012-01-20 11:58

Gordon!thanks for that info but that makes me to have more questions than answers:

1.Will he(Boa Morte) be assessed or its just a straight signing on past reputation?

Why I'm asking this is because Manqana is subjected to being assessed but he has been seen playing for arrows.

Couple of years ago Pirates also signed Dennis Mwape without a trial & he even said it.

Donald Duck: 2012-01-20 12:03

I am not suprised, thats how dey stole bester from maritsburg. The guy just appeared in de team photo without any payment hehehehe this R9000 Fc is full of tricks

cbd-oa-lebhakaniya-nge-gold-star!: 2012-01-20 12:09

Kick off,Kick off,Kick off...

On the 16/01/2012, you reported that these two players signed for the Buccaneers. Where did you get the story from, huh? C'mon, I need answers!

Sky_up!: 2012-01-20 12:12

What more would you expert from a deal between a girlfriend(Manto) and boyfriend(Cowza)____ watchout boy, they will give you R9000, ask that Ntsangase boy.

Hlawulani Maluleke : 2012-01-20 12:12

I think everybody must see now that Pirates are not buying players,insted they are giving club bosses money.Hw can they claim that they have signed a player on his absent.Shame on you Khosa and ur Girlfriend (Mato)

Sky_up!: 2012-01-20 12:16

They are deliberately delaying everything so that when its last day of the window, they'll be able rob the boys by giving them some shoddy contracts. A Drug Mafia Kind of a Deal!

Sky_up!: 2012-01-20 12:16

They are deliberately delaying everything so that when its last day of the window period, they'll be able rob the boys by giving them some shoddy contracts. A Drug Mafia Kind of a Deal!

BucBenzo: 2012-01-20 12:29

Zebras please stop this nonsense about deals being sealed between the sheets because if that is the truth it means our chairman(THE REAL CHAIRMAN) has once again taken something special from your HAIRLESS CHAIRMN, zebras were the first to get players from arrows, players such as Nale and Khenyeza were from arrows, must we then go around saying those players were brought to chiefs as a result of adults consensual ***? as we all know that zebras are thinly skinned financially and can not afford to buy any south african player. my conclusion therefor is that the same methodology that you zebras claim was used by the highest ranking official in south african soccer was infact initialised by the HAIRLESS ONE until the colonel came and showed him how it is done once again!




BUCS 4 SURE 4 EVER

Vuyani: 2012-01-20 12:34

Speculations and rumours doesn't sell the papers! I must say as readers we believe everything we see. I don't know what to believe anymore.
As for the comments made after the announcement on OP website just show who is more vocal KC or OP. If this is true then OP is so unprofessional.

H8 bucks nd its chairman : 2012-01-20 12:54

Cowsa nd manto do business in bd mfana manto signd 4 u at least u wil b thr highst earner in thr team by gtng 1000

Gold Star!!: 2012-01-20 13:01

According to our source at the club, Manqana only started training with Pirates yesterday, despite having been in Johannesburg since Monday. “He started training yesterday but the other new signing (Thabo Matlaba) is yet to report for training,” revealed our insider.

4Rm Laduma

Ganadlha: 2012-01-20 13:52

Guys don't be fooled with this two genos
@ Zola Doda and Chris Maqashu
Those two players are on our ship and their contract has been signed already. as we speak they were @training with the other guys.

So u thiefs family business pants stop laughing like they are poking u.coz you know nothing about Pirates if you want news go to Rnad stadium after training u will get better news.
ONCE N ALWAYS

Ganadlha: 2012-01-20 13:53

Guys don't be fooled with this two genos
@ Zola Doda and Chris Maqashu
Those two players are on our ship and their contract has been signed already. as we speak they were @training with the other guys.

So u thiefs family business pants stop laughing like they are poking u.coz you know nothing about Pirates if you want news go to Rand stadium after training u will get better news.
ONCE N ALWAYS

FrankT: 2012-01-20 14:20

@Kickoff did you really interview Manqana or did you have an interview over the phone with someone claiming to be Manqana himself ?
- Firstly let us assume that Kickoff had an interview with Manqana earlier today and that everything written here is correct , under this assumption I am forced to ask Kickoff why did you accept the story as is without reference to an interview the player had with Sowetan yesterday ? Surely any journalist with an inquiring mind would want to know why the player believed he has signed for a team only to deny it a day later ?
- The player claims to have phoned Manto but her cellphone was off , is Manto the only Admin person at Arrows ?
- Where does the person called Screamer (Tshabalala) fit in the eguation?
- The player is training with Pirates , Why because he is not on trial at Pirates ? or is he since he claims not to have any knowledge of his move to Pirates ?
If today was April the 1st I would understand the story , this leaves me with one suspicion that your website has been hacked you need to consult your IT Manager as soon as possible

xee: 2012-01-20 15:21

These arrows players/former are really from planet Mars,e.g Papi once signed for chiefs,Sangweni can't speak english,Mabhuti is a drama queen,and Mrs Madlala is taking full advantage of these uneducated guys and she is supported by the self made millionere and now Manqana is training with pirates but he has not signed for pirates,stupid bro.

sabza2 : 2012-01-21 02:25

Foolish fools,just go back 2 yo teamz coz rats is gonna fool u around!

flavour : 2012-01-22 08:04

whose fooling who?the truth will be known.