adminAFTER a season in which they finished second and won the Nedbank Cup, KickOff.com takes a closer look at the possible changes that may happen at Mamelodi Sundowns in their bid to freshen up their squad.
The Brazilians have arguably signed more players than any other team over the years, which opened the door for many more to leave and, once again, a lot is expected to change in Chloorkop.
STAYING
Khama Billiat – 30 starts, 10 goals and six assists this season
Hlompho Kekana – 33 starts and three goals this season
Tebogo Langerman – 30 starts
Kudakwashe Mahachi – Seven starts in his first season and the interest from Monaco has died down
Cuthbert Malajila – 32 starts, 11 goals and 11 assists
Mzikayise Mashaba – 18 starts, plus four goals
Katlego Mashego – He signed a new two-year deal in January
Teko Modise – 38 starts, 10 goals and six assists
Lebohang Mokoena – He’s been out injured, but Sundowns extended his contract earlier this year so he is expected to stay for the 2015 /16 season
Surprise Moriri – Despite calls for retirement, Moriri, who started nine games this season, is set to stay for another season
Ramahlwe Mphahlele – He made the most starts for Sundowns in 2014 /15, having appeared 42 times in the starting XI
Denis Onyango – The Ugandan is now the number 1 at the club
Percy Tau – Definitely one for the future and highly rated by the coach
Bongani Zungu – He’s made some progress with 25 starts this season, though he’d rather play as a number 10
Siyanda Zwane – The former Golden Arrows defender ended the season strongly with 17 starts
Keegan Dolly – He was signed and loaned back to Ajax Cape Town, but he will be at Chloorkop for the 2015 /16 season
Mogakolodi Ngele – Like Dolly, he was on loan at Platinum Stars for the past season and he is due at Sundowns for pre-season.
PLEASE NOTE: Total number of starts include all competitions.
LEAVING
Wayne Arendse – With one start all season, it comes as no surprise that he is leaving. Platinum Stars are apparently interested
Elias Pelembe – He has reportedly failed to agree terms on a new contract and may be re-joining SuperSport United
Esrom Nyandoro – Word from inside the club is that the Zimbabwean may be hanging up his boots
Alje Schut – The Dutchman has returned home to play for Kozakken Boys and get his coaching badges
Punch Masenamela – He was on loan at Platinum Stars, but his contract with Sundowns ends on June 30 and he is not returning
Nyasha Mushekwi – His situation is similar to that of Masenamela and he is in great form in Sweden where he plays for Djurgadens IF and is likely to stay there
Method Mwanjali – His contract ends in June and he will not be retained
FUTURE UNCERTAIN
Mario Booysen – He started the season as a regular, but fell out of favour after the 10th League game against Black Aces
Uzoenyi Ejike – So much was expected, but so little delivered because of injuries
Rheece Evans – He was supposed to be loaned out in January, but nothing happened
Anthony Laffor – The player’s agent Steve Kapeluschnik has rubbished claims that
Sundowns have a two-year option to extend the contract. – Kick-off.
Online Reporter