Mamelodi Sundowns News Today: Why Shasha snubbed Chiefs & Co., transfer updates and more

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Mamelodi Sundowns News Today: Why Shasha snubbed Chiefs & Co., transfer updates and more

Latest on Mamelodi Sundowns, in the last 24 hours, including Peter Shalulile revealing why he snubbed other teams for Yanga, new signing Siyanda Ndlovu on the player whom he idolises, and more.

Why Shalulile snubbed Chiefs, Pirates & co for Yanga

Peter Shalulile’s agent, Jakes Amaning, has revealed that the Namibian striker turned down several lucrative offers before deciding that Tanzanian giants Young Africans offered the complete package for the next chapter of his career.

Shalulile is set to arrive in Tanzania as a free agent after officially parting ways with Mamelodi Sundowns at the end of June, bringing to a close a remarkable six-year spell at Chloorkop in which he scored 136 goals in all competitions and established himself as one of the most prolific forwards on the continent.

“Peter had been available on the market for some time and we received several serious offers. We eventually narrowed it down to about four clubs. There was interest from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Libya and Dubai. At the beginning, Yanga were not even part of the conversation,” he told Soccer Laduma.

“After everything Peter achieved at Sundowns, we wanted a club that could offer him peace of mind. We were looking for a long-term contract so that he could have security for the next few years, while also recognising his value because Peter remains one of the best strikers on the continent.

“We considered every offer carefully. Some clubs were offering one-year contracts, others two years, but we looked at the complete picture.

Peter Shalulile.
Peter Shalulile.

“At the last minute, Yanga came in with an offer that Peter simply could not refuse. They ticked every box. They offered him the contract he wanted, they met his financial expectations, and they gave him the opportunity to join a club that is consistently competing for league titles and the CAF Champions League.

“When you look at what Yanga have achieved in recent years and the direction they are going, we felt Peter could continue competing at the highest level,” he added.

Sundowns continue shaping up

Mamelodi Sundowns’ preparations for the new season have been aligned to cater for the six competitions that they will play within the opening four months.

Ndlovu speaks up about his mentor

Mamelodi Sundowns’ new signing Siyanda Ndlovu has revealed the Sundowns star he idolises and has modelled his game around.

The 22-year-old DDC product joined CAF Champions League champions Mamelodi Sundowns in a dramatic twist, having initially been set to join rivals Orlando Pirates.

Speaking on Sundowns’ Pitchside Podcast, Ndlovu revealed that ever since he had been converted to an attacking midfielder, he had kept a keen eye on club captain Themba Zwane.

“I was looking up to Mshishi. I used to watch him a lot because at some point I was playing the same position he plays.

Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Themba Zwane in action.
Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Themba Zwane in action.

“So I would watch what he is good at in this position, because I was traditionally a winger,

“When coach Manqoba [Mngqithi] converted me to a number 10, I had to start watching the qualities of someone who plays the number 10 role, and Mshishi is the one player who plays this role really well,” he added.

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