Mamelodi Sundowns Players Unofficially Welcomed a New Player to Their Squad

• Mamelodi Sundowns star Teboho Mokoena has jumped the gun by showing Iqraam Rayners in a Masandawana kit before the club officially announced the striker’s arrival
• In a short video, Mokoena and defender Grant Kekana can be seen walking to the training pitch with Rayners, all wearing Sundowns tracksuits
• Local football fans welcomed Rayners to the club, while others questioned why Mokoena was allowed to unveil the new signing

Former Stellenbsoch FC striker Iqraam Rayners has been revealed as a new Mamelodi Sundowns player, although the club has yet to make an official announcement.

Midfielder Teboho Mokoena revealed Rayners’ arrival in a video showing the striker walking alongside new teammate Grant Kekana and wearing a Sundowns tracksuit.

The former Stellenbosch FC star’s departure from the club first arose when Sundowns coach Manqoba Mngqithi spoke about how they will utilise the 27-year-old next season.

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Iqraam Rayners is seen at Mamelodi Sundowns

Watch Mokoena and Kekana welcome Rayners to Sundowns in the video below:

In the video posted by iDiski Times, Rayners was welcomed by Kekana and Mokoena, who former coach Pitso Mosimane criticised for extending his stay at Sundowns.

Mokoena said:

“Guys, please welcome my guy Iqraam ‘Iqui’ Rayners… Mr Bootleg.”

Fans welcome Rayners to Sundowns

Local football fans welcomed Rayners to the PSL champions on social media, while others wondered if Mokoena would be punished for breaking protocol.

Buccaneer backed the signing:

“Top signing.”

S T O R M A asked a question:

“Won’t he be in trouble for announcing a player before the club officially does?”

Andy wa Lesandawana is happy to see Rayners at the club:

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“Welcome home, boy.”

Katlego backs Downs to succeed this season:

“Then people believe that Sundowns are not gonna perform this season, lol.”

HHOBKMF is pessimistic:

“Watch him be a benchwarmer.”

Manqoba Mngqithi signs a new contract at Mamelodi Sundowns

As Briefly News reported, Mamelodi Sundowns coach Manqoba Mngqithi signed a new deal with the PSL champions after his previous contract expired at the end of last season.

The former first-team coach has taken over the role of head tactician at the club following the shock departure of Rhulani Mokwena.

Source: Briefly News