The youngster makes a return to the team that developed him before his unsuccessful stint with the Sea Robbers.
Premier Soccer League side Chippa United have confirmed the signing of Orlando Pirates winger Azola Matrose ahead of the 2024/25 season.
The Chilli Boys have been one of the busiest teams in the ongoing transfer window in their bid to have a stronger and more competitive team to challenge for domestic Cups in the new campaign.
Matrose rejoins the team after an unsuccessful stint with the Sea Robbers, who have been getting established players to help them challenge for the league and have an impact in the Caf Champions League.
Chippa confirms Matrose re-signing
The 21-year-old was sold to Bucs in the 2022/23 season after his impressive debut in the South Africa top-flight football in the previous campaign where he played 14 games, scoring a goal and an assist despite being a teenager.
He played at the club on loan from Bucs to help him complete his high school education, before joining Pirates last season. However, injuries did not make it easy for him, and when he recovered, he played for the reserve team where he played three games and scored as many goals.
The Chilli Boys have now confirmed his arrival, “Chippa United FC is thrilled to announce the return of Azola Matrose, who has signed a three-year contract with a two-year option. We are excited to have him back after his transfer to Orlando Pirates FC,” the club, through its chairman Siviwe Chippa Mpengesi confirmed.
“We would like to thank Orlando Pirates FC for the smooth and healthy business relationship during this transfer. Azola’s return marks an important moment for our club as he will play a big role in the upcoming 2024/25 Premier Soccer League.”
Matrose to share the field with legendary midfielder Andile Jele
Chippa have so far released Diego Apollis, Yurig Conwood, Andile Fakude, Kayden Francis, Darren Johnson, Loydt Kazapua, Siphelele Luthuli, Kamohelo Mahlatsi, Siseko Manona, Khanyisile Mayo, Andile Mbenyane, Luvuyo Memela, Gadinkame Modise, Goodman Mosele, Menzi Ndwandwe, Siyabonga Nhlapo, Senzo Nkwanyana, Azola Ntsabo, and Roscoe Pietersen.
Giovanni Philander, Samkelo Jali, Sifiso Mazibuko, Xolani Shitole, Thobani Jacobs, Seun Ndlovu, and Aphelele Teto are among the new players in the team.
However, the most experienced and successful face is former South Africa international Andile Jali who has won it all in Mzansi. He left Sundowns for Moroka Swallows, and will now be among the senior heads in the team.
