Team news (2008-08-29)
Introducing Thanda Royal Zulu FC’s
new players for the 2008/2009 season
It is a new Thanda Royal Zulu FC that will enter the field this season. Thanda Royal Zulu FC has signed twelve new faces for the 2008/2009 season. Meet them here and read Coach Palmgrens comments on them.
Roger Palmgren, Head Coach of Thanda Royal Zulu FC, says:
“I am very happy that we have attracted these players to our team. These players will boost the team for next season and also give us a good platform to build from in the future.”
The new players are:
Aubre Mathibe
Age: 28
Position: Goalkeeper
Previous Club: Moroka Swallows
Previous Merits: N/A
Roger Palmgren says:
“He has safe hands and good ball distribution”
Blessing Makhathini
Age: 19
Position: Goalkeeper
Previous Club: Bright Stars
Previous Merits:U20-10caps
Roger Palmgren says:
“A young promising player and we are very happy to have him.”
Tonic Risimati Chabalala
Age: 27
Postion: Central defender
Previous Club: Orlando Pirates
Previous Merits: N/A
Roger Palmgren says:
“Tonic is the best man on man defender in the league and he strong in the air. He is also a good leader.”
Siyabonga Patson Mfeka
Age: 27
Position: Central defender
Previous club: Thanda Lions FC
Previous merits: N/A
Roger Palmgren says:
"Siyabonga has gone straight from the fourth division to the PSL and has adabted very well. He has shown good performance progress and he has proven himself through his hard work."
James Madidilani
Age: 21
Position: Right defender
Previous Club: Bloemfontein Celtics
Previous merits: U17-13caps\U20-23caps\U23-46caps\SNR-2capsRoger Palmgren says:
“A technical player with a very good sensitive foot which he can deliver good crosses with.”
Thabiso Ramile
Age: 24
Position: Left defender
Previous Merits: Senior national team 6 caps/u23 – 23 caps
Roger Palmgren says:
“Good technique and a sensitive foot. A very aggressive player”
Ndunduzo Phakathi
Age: 17
Position: Central midfielder
Previous club: Nathi Stars
Previous Merits: N/A
Roger Palmgren says:
“A young talented player who has a nice vision of the game he also reads the game well.”
Jonas Okotola
Age: 24
Position: Central midfielder
Previous club: Kwara Utd, Nigeria
Previous merits: 40 SNR Caps for Benin
Roger Palmgren says:
“Jonas is a strong midfielder with a good shot.”
Sbusiso Edward Hadebe
Age: 21
Position: Left Midfielder
Previous Club:Jomo Cosmos
Previous Merits: U17-13caps\U20-24caps\U23-17caps
Roger Palmgren says:
“A young player with speed, great technique and he is a hard worker.
Norman Smith
Age: 26
Position: Striker
Previous Club: Golden Arrows
Previous Merits: N/A
Roger Palmgren says:
“A hard worker and he has a technical style of play.”
Nkosinathi Nhleko
Age: 28
Position: Striker
Previous Club: Jomo Cosmos
Previous merits: Played with 3 clubs in Europe; 10 SNR Caps Afcon Cup twice
Roger Palmgren says:
“Nhleko is a big strong forward that works hard and he is good with both feet.”
Scelo Zuma
Age: 23
Position: Striker
Previous Club: African Wanders
Previous merits: N\A
Roger Palmgren says:
“Scelo is a fast that goes straight for the goal and he has great targeting skills.”