PSL: Sundowns Sign South African Winger Ahead of Kaizer Chiefs, Pirates

• Mamelodi Sundowns have beaten off competition from Betway Premiership rivals Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates in signing a South African winger
• The talented Mzansi youngster was a transfer target for seven Premier Soccer League clubs before opting to join the Brazilians for an undisclosed fee
• The 17-year-old will represent the Masandawana's reserve team in the DStv Diski Challenge [DDC] for the mean time before being considered for the first-team squad

Mamelodi Sundowns have beaten Premier Soccer League rivals Orlando Pirates, Kaizer Chiefs, and four others to the signing of a talented South African winger.

The Brazilians won the race to sign the youngster despite being a target for six Betway Premiership sides.

In addition to Soweto giants (Pirates and Chiefs), TS Galaxy, Stellenbosch FC, Sekhukhune United, and Cape Town City were all showing interest in signing the starlet.

Sundowns sign South African winger

According to report FARPost, Mamelodi Sundowns have clinched the signing of Mzansi youngster Sechaba Gaseitsiwe from the Northern Cape amateur side Galeshewe Stars.

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Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates were reportedly interested in signing the 17-year-old winger following his stellar performance in the 2024 Engen Knockout Champ of Champs tournament.

Despite Kaizer Chiefs winning the title, he was named the best forward in the competition.

Gaseitsiwe will play for the Mamelodi Sundowns reserve team competing in the DStv Diski Challenge [DDC], hoping to impress the Brazilian technical crew and earn a place in the senior side.

P Management representative Nduvho Munyai claimed the teenager is an exceptional talent and hailed Galeshewe Stars for nurturing his football abilities.

"The boy is a very special talent, one of the top players in his age group," he said.

"He is a raw talent that comes from the Northern Cape. Another thing is that he has been in a perfect set-up in Galeshewe Stars."

Manqoba Mngqithi admires Kaizer Chiefs players

Briefly News also reported that Mamelodi Sundowns coach Manqoba Mngqithi said he admires two Kaizer Chiefs players after their quarter-final clash in the Carling Knockout Cup.

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Mngqithi praised Mfundo Vilakazi and Mduduzi Shabalala, saying the youngsters could easily fit into his Sundowns squad.

Source: Briefly News