Co-coach Manqoba Mngqithi has assured Mamelodi Sundowns fans that midfielder Promise Mkhuma is still part of the club's plans this season.
Mkhuma was set to join Chippa United on loan before the transfer window deadline day which eventually failed to materialise.
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The 21-year-old midfielder is also yet to make an appearance for Bafana Ba Style this season.
"He picked up an injury recently but has been fighting hard and has been showing very good signs," Mngqithi said.
"We know what he is capable of and even the thinking of him going out on loan was to try and maximise the number of minutes he can play this season so that come next season, he is among the players that can really fight for their places because we know what he can bring to the team.
"But he is very young and it is not helping him to not be playing regularly which is why we wanted him to move to where he could play regularly," Mngqithi added.
Mamelodi Sundowns are set to next welcome Golden Arrows in an MTN8 semi-final return clash in Tshwane on Tuesday.
Kick-off is at 18:00.
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