Top 10 players released by PSL clubs

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Top 10 players released by PSL clubs
Andile Jali, Innocent Maela and Sipho Mbule are among players released in the PSL so far.

The PSL transfer window officially opened on Tuesday July 1 but by then, teams had already been busy looking for talent to strengthen their sides.

While incomings are generating interest among fans, there has been curiosity on the outgoings as clubs have been releasing players either deemed surplus to requirements or those who ran their contracts down for pastures new.

Afrik-Foot highlights the top 10 players released by PSL clubs so far.

Innocent Maela

Innocent Maela's new contract details at Pirates revealed
Innocent Maela – Picture by Orlando Pirates

A Pirates legend, Innocent Maela left the Buccaneers at the end of his contract, having become a bit-part player in his final years at the club. Unlike some who have opted to continue elsewhere, he decided to retire but the club is reportedly considering offering him a role.

Sipho Mbule

Sipho Mbule
Sipho Mbule

The much-maligned midfielder was released by Mamelodi Sundowns upon the end of his deal, having spent last season on loan at Sekhukhune United, but he has not waited for long as he was a surprise signing for Orlando Pirates.

Paseka Mako

Paseka Mako Orlando Pirates
Image – Pirates

The full-back was one of the out-of-contract stars who were released by Pirates, having struggled for gametime in the last two seasons, and has reportedly landed a deal with Kaizer Chiefs.

Ranga Chivaviro

Former Kaizer Chiefs defender Mokete Tsotetsi has offered advice to striker Ranga Chivaviro, who faced criticism from fans for missing scoring chances in the recent Carling Knockout Cup match against SuperSport United. Chivaviro struggled in the first half, leading to calls for his substitution. However, he redeemed himself by scoring a goal in the second half and responding to the boos with a gesture indicating that fans talk too much. Tsotetsi believes that focusing on criticism and public opinion can hinder Chivaviro's performance, as he has shown he can become a consistent scorer for the team. The former defender urged Chivaviro to focus on improving himself to regain the support of Chiefs fans. TSOTETSI TELLS CHIVAVIRO TO REFRAIN FROM RESPONDING TO CRITICISM  "I saw the game and he missed so many and he was in the right positions at the right time,” said Tsotetsi. “But the good thing is, as a striker, is that he is always there (in the good positions). My advice to him is to focus on his game and focus on bettering himself.  “He has been scoring lately and he is working hard and the technical team is happy with what he is given them. "For him to want to answer the supporters is not worth it because he needs to focus on his game and make sure that he improves.  “I saw the supporters booing him, but it's important to focus on his game. Look at the goal he scored. It was a marvelous goal.  “He must continue working hard and see where he can improve. He is someone who can score goals and he needs to be mentally strong.  “He should not let supporters play with his mind or else he will end up losing concentration and lose confidence in himself."
Ranga Chivaviro – Picture by Instagram/@chivaviro_ranga_10

The striker was released by Kaizer Chiefs upon the end of his contract after an underwhelming spell with just three goals scored last season and is on the hunt for a new club.

Edmilson Dove

Edmilson Dove. Photo: Kaizer Chiefs
Edmilson Dove. Photo: Kaizer Chiefs

One of the long-serving players at Chiefs, the Mozambique defender, who can play at both centre-back and left-back, was released at the end of his deal, ending his four-year stay at Naturena.

Njabulo Blom

What does Njabulo Blom return mean for Chiefs and Bafana Bafana
Njabulo Blom – Photo by Kaizer Chiefs

The Kaizer Chiefs academy graduate had a chance to revive his career back home when he secured a season-long loan from MLS club St Louis FC but failed to replicate his form of old and the Glamour Boys opted against exercising their option to sign him permanently.

Sihle Nduli

Stellenbosch players celebrate Sihle Ndulis goal against Zamalek. Photo Stellenbosch

Midfielder Sihle Nduli opted against renewing his contract at Stellenbosch FC when he learnt of strong interest from Pirates and he has since been unveiled by the Buccaneers.

Brian Onyango

Brian Onyango left Stellenbosch FC. Photo: Stellenbosch FC
Brian Onyango left Stellenbosch FC. Photo: Stellenbosch FC

Kenyan defender Brian Onyango landed at Stellenbosch following his release from Sundowns last year but he is looking for another club after the Cape Winelands side decided to dump him after just eight appearances last season.

Gabadinho Mhango

Gabadinho Mhango Malawi
Image – Caf

The vastly travelled Malawian striker was recently released by Marumo Gallants and is reported to have joined Richards Bay.

Andile Jali

Andile Jali 1

Legendary midfielder Andile Jali was among over 15 players released by Chippa United last month, having spent the last one season with the Chilli Boys, and will be looking for a third club since leaving Sundowns in 2023.

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Joel Oliver

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Joel Oliver is a seasoned multimedia sports journalist with a rich background in covering diverse football stories and events in South Africa and beyond.
His extensive coverage spans subjects touching on the PSL, with a focus on the Big Three (Orlando Pirates, Kaizer Chiefs & Mamelodi Sundowns), Bafana Bafana and Banyana Banyana.

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