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Former Downs pair fail to secure top-flight return

Former Mamelodi Sundowns midfielders Lucky Mohomi and Thamsanqa Sangweni have both departed Marumo Gallants after an initial assessment period in the hopes of a return to the DStv Premiership.

Mohomi and Sangweni spent a month training with Marumo Gallants in the hope of landing contracts but found no joy before eventually leaving.

Prior to arriving at Marumo, the pair had been with GladAfrica Championship clubs with Mohomi at Venda Football Academy while Sangweni was with TS Sporting.

With the prospect of landing deals at Marumo, they both terminated their contracts with the two first division clubs at the beginning of the year.

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However, after weeks of undergoing an assessment at Gallants, where limited finances is said to have influenced head coach Dan Malesela's decision.

Marumo official Rufus Matsena confirms that the two have since left after not being signed.

Mohomi had been keen to earn a return to the PSL after struggling through his time at Venda where he played since his stay at SuperSport United came to an end.

The lad from Mamelodi managed just six appearances for Venda with his last coming at the end of November.

He has played for Sundowns and Free State Stars in previous years.

Sangweni has since moved on to Eastern Cape ABC Motsepe League club BCM Stars where he will now play for the rest of the season.

The 32-year-old played for Chippa United in the DStv Premiership last season but has previously been with Sundowns, Orlando Pirates, AmaZulu, Ajax Cape Town, Maritzburg United, and Richards Bay.

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