Mamelodi Sundowns News Today: Downs make shocking midfielder move! Transfer updates & more

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Mamelodi Sundowns News Today: Downs make shocking midfielder move! Transfer updates & more

Latest Mamelodi Sundowns news, in the last 24 hours, including Masandawana keen to sign Kaizer Chiefs reject, changes in fixture against Chippa United, Thapelo Maseko opens up on ‘unbelievable’ start abroad, and more.

Sundowns chasing Kaizer Chiefs reject

SABC Sport understands Thabo Cele has emerged as a high-priority target for Mamelodi Sundowns, with talks between the midfielder and the African champions believed to have reached an advanced stage.

Cele mutually terminated his contract with Kaizer Chiefs on Monday night, bringing an end to a difficult spell at Naturena after he was informed that he did not feature in new coach Fernando Da Cruz’s plans.

The midfielder missed Chiefs’ pre-season tour of Spain and had spent the past several weeks training separately while negotiations over his departure were concluded.

Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Thabo Cele.
Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Thabo Cele. Image: Kaizer Chiefs

Now, Cele could land on his feet with a move to another South African giant.

The public broadcaster has established that Sundowns have engaged the 29-year-old over a potential move, with the Brazilians understood to be keen on adding another experienced midfielder to their squad.

Chippa vs Sundowns venue changed

Due to pitch condition issues identified during PSL inspection, Chippa United have confirmed that their league game against Mamelodi Sundowns on Saturday, 12 September 2026, will not be played at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium.

The Chilli Boys has promised to move the encounter to Buffalo City Stadium, and they are awaiting PSL approval.

‘Unbelievable’ start for Maseko after ditching Sundowns

Bafana Bafana star Thapelo Maseko has reacted to his unforgettable FC Copenhagen brace on his first start since joining the club from Mamelodi Sundowns last month.

“Unbelievable. I will revisit the goals obviously, but I think the gents were just amazing, you know. Amazing group of people. Amazing group of players and the staff, the technical team, you know,” Maseko said.

“They’ve been there for me. Made it very easy for me to adjust and adapt, you know. First games can be tough sometimes, and I’m just grateful to them. An amazing day.

“It was a very special day for me, you know. My first game and I scored two goals. I’m yet to look at the goals, but just credit to the pass that came, the cross, you know. It’s those things that make a team, but I’m very grateful to the gents.”

Maseko also gave a candid and light-hearted account of how his FC Copenhagen teammates have made life easy for him.

Thapelo Maseko at FC Copenhagen.
Thapelo Maseko at FC Copenhagen. Photo: FC Copenhagen

“I just want to give credit to the gents because they’ve been unbelievable to me, and yeah. What a way to start,” he added. “I’m yet to look at the goal, but as I said, it was a nice pass from my teammate. I had someone behind me telling me to go, and I just kept going, took a shot, and yeah, it was a goal.

“It’s unbelievable. It’s an unbelievable experience. But the fans keep us going. Every game they are there singing. They are there for us, and we are just very thankful to them.”

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