In an exciting turn of events, Abubeker Nassir has officially joined SuperSport United from Mamelodi Sundowns.
This move marks a fresh start for the 24-year-old Ethiopian player, who has faced challenges due to a long-term injury and limited playing time at Sundowns.
Details of the Transfer
The loan agreement is for one season, and the transfer was confirmed by Sundowns’ head coach, Manqoba Mngqithi.
He made the announcement during a post-match interview after Sundowns’ impressive 4-1 victory over Marumo Gallants.
“Nasir is not at Sundowns at the moment, and I think he’s at SuperSport,” Mngqithi remarked, making it clear where the talented player is headed.
Support for Peter Shalulile
Switching gears, there’s concern among Mamelodi Sundowns fans regarding Peter Shalulile, who has struggled to find the net despite starting six matches without a goal.
Coach Mngqithi, however, reassured fans of Shalulile’s value to the team.
“To answer you on Peter, I was impressed with the effort he put into the game, and that is the reason we will always support him, no matter what,” he expressed, emphasizing that Shalulile’s dedication does not go unnoticed.
Mngqithi believes that the technical team and the entire club must rally behind Shalulile during this challenging time.
“He is still going to be important for us this season.
The reason we also decided to play him in the second leg was to try to give him the confidence so that he could bury one goal,” he explained.
The coach is optimistic that once Shalulile breaks his goal drought, his confidence will surge.
Concerns About Themba Zwane
Meanwhile, Sundowns’ seasoned player Themba Zwane is seeing less game time after signing a new contract at 35.
This development has raised eyebrows, particularly for Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos.
“For the moment, I don’t understand why he’s not playing. Is he suddenly being old? I don’t know,” Broos stated, reflecting on Zwane’s situation.
He respects the coach’s decisions but expressed concern about the implications of reduced playing time for such an experienced player.
“When a player like that age is always on the bench and coming in for just 20 minutes, I hope the new coach changes his mind a little bit,” Broos concluded, hoping to see more of Zwane on the pitch.
What Lies Ahead?
As both players transition into their new roles, fans are eager to see how these changes will impact the teams.
The excitement surrounding the league continues, and all eyes will be on how these key players perform in the upcoming matches.
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