Mosa Lebusa: Bafana Bafana Defender Dumps Mamelodi Sundowns for Premier Soccer League Rivals

• Mamelodi Sundowns have parted ways with a Bafana Bafana defender after spending seven years with the Premier Soccer League giants
• The South African international is said to be close to signing for another team in the Betway Premiership after leaving the Brazilians
• The player's decision to leave and also join another South African club sparked different reactions from PSL fans on social media

Mamelodi Sundowns have confirmed the departure of one of their Bafana Bafana stars, with reports claiming he's set to sign for their Premier Soccer League rivals.

The Brazilians have been active in the January transfer window as they've completed the signing of Monnapule Saleng from Orlando Pirates, Khulumani Ndamane from TS Galaxy and Brayan Leon from South American club Independiente Medellín.

The defending champions now have a large squad, which means they need to offload some players before the end of the January transfer window.

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Sundowns announce Lebusa's departure

Following a highly successful seven-year spell at Chloorkop, experienced defender Mosa Lebusa has officially ended his time with Mamelodi Sundowns.

Since joining Masandawana, Lebusa featured in 207 matches across all competitions, scoring nine goals and registering four assists during his lengthy stint. The club confirmed the departure of the seasoned centre-back on Saturday, 17 January.

During his time at Sundowns, Lebusa amassed an impressive collection of silverware, lifting the DStv Premiership title on seven occasions, along with two Nedbank Cups, one MTN8 crown, and the African Football League trophy.

He also played a role in the squads that captured the Telkom Knockout in the 2019/20 season and the Carling Black Label Cup in 2022.

Consequently, the 33-year-old departs the Chloorkop outfit as one of the most accomplished players of the club’s modern era, having arrived from Ajax Cape Town in 2018.

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According to different reports in the media, Lebusa will join Stellenbosch FC on a free transfer after his departure from Mamelodi Sundowns was confirmed.

The South African international, who is 33, still had half a year remaining on his contract but mutually agreed with Mamelodi Sundowns to end the deal early before completing a move to the Stellies.

He is set to bring valuable experience to Gavin Hunt's squad at the Maroons, particularly given his strong understanding of the league and familiarity with the Western Cape.

In addition, he is expected to be a key figure in Stellenbosch’s CAF Confederation Cup campaign, having previously featured extensively in the CAF Champions League, where he reached the semi-finals on multiple occasions and advanced to the final.

Here is what fans are saying on social media about Lebusa's move to Stellenbosch FC after leaving Mamelodi Sundowns.

Lebogang Motlhajwa shared:

"He's signing players from Sundowns, but when Sundowns sign players from his team, he will be complaining."

So Called Ruler said:

"Lebusa can go straight to the starting lineup at Chiefs, he's better than Miguel 🤔🤔🤔."

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Njabulo Khayelihle Mnyandu wrote:

"Of course, this man loves old men. I don't see him helping this club."

Pitso Stix Mohlala

"Gavin Hunt has arrived, 4 more 34-year-olds will be signed."

Sundowns sign new goalkeeper

Briefly News also reported that Sundowns have snapped up a new goalkeeper who would rival Ronwen Williams, signing him after he left one of their Premier Soccer League rivals.

The South African league defending champions invested in one of the promising talents in the Premier Soccer League after signing a youth international.

Proofreading by Kelly Lippke, copy editor at Briefly.co.za.

Source: Briefly News