The experienced player lasted just two seasons at Naturena before being released upon the expiry of his deal
Former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Siyethemba Sithebe insists he had several offers after his exit from Amakhosi but it is Richards Bay who passed the test.
The ex-AmaZulu player was released by the Glamour Boys alongside Keagan Dolly, Njabulo Ngcobo, and Sifiso Hlanti after their contracts expired at the end of the recently concluded 2023/24 season.
The 31-year-old has now landed at the Natal Rich Boys who struggled to retain their status in the Premier Soccer League.
‘They had a better offer' – Midfielder opens up on latest move
Sithebe says he has no regrets about ditching Usuthu for Amakhosi, before further sharing his reasons for choosing Richards Bay.
“I don't have any regrets, when you sign a contract you know that when it ends the team will decide whether to keep you or not,” he told the media.
After [Chiefs] announced that they wouldn't renew my contract, I spoke to my agent [Sihlangu Sithebe] to see what's the next plan and to check the right offers. I decided to come here next because it is at home and their offer was better than others. I chose Richards Bay because my family is around.”
Sithebe sets a target for the new team
The Natal Rich Boys finished 15th on the PSL table and had to play the relegation/promotion playoffs to remain in the South African top-flight football. He is now keen on ensuring no more struggles are witnessed.
“All I can say is that as a player I'm coming from a big team and I have been playing in the PSL for a long time now, pressure and all those things [are things] I can adjust to,” Sithebe continued.
“I don't have pressure and obviously, other players are looking at us as experienced players. But I will say all of them are good and our experience will help them. I come with my experience and playing with the young players, I will share that with them.
“As a player, you have to adjust and the way I was playing at AmaZulu and Chiefs was different. I have to try to be consistent here and perform at my best. The plan is to help the team stay in the league and achieve their objectives” he concluded.
