Mamelodi Sundowns were, once again, active in the market this transfer window adding five new players to their squad for the 2024/25 season.
Known for their aggressive recruitment strategy, the Brazilians consistently seek to strengthen their team with promising talent.
It’s no-brainer, taking into account their affordability and ambitions. Just recently, they qualified for the CAF Champions League group stages for the tenth consecutive season.
They always have more competition/s in addition to the four domestic competitions – league, MTN8, Carling Knockout Cup and Nedbank Cup.
This season, they will be competing in six or even seven competitions. This includes aforementioned four, CAF Champions League and FIFA Club World Cup. The potential seventh one could African Football League (AFL).
AFL will be staged in 2025, however, it’s uncertain whether it will fall into the 2024/25 season or the 2025/26 campaign.
SUNDOWNS SIGNINGS FOR THE 2024/25 SIGNINGS
1 – Arthur Sales
The Brazilian forward, previously with SK Beveren, joined Sundowns for a record transfer fee of R63 million.
He has made three appearances, including one in the CAF Champions League and two in the MTN8, before sustaining an injury.
2 – Iqraam Rayners
Meanwhile, Rayners is well-known in the PSL as he signed from the evergrowing Stellenbosch FC.
He had a stellar campaign last season, scoring 17 goals in 39 matches he played in cHe had a stellar campaign last season, scoring 17 goals in 39 matches he played in competitions. Meanwhile, this season, the striker has found the back of the net two times in two games he has played in the Brazilians shirt. You can use the Hollywoodbets new version app to place a bet on whether he would score in his next game.
3 – Kobamelo Kodisang
This was one of the surprising move that saw the former Bidvest Wits winger, leaving the Portugal club Moreirense and coming back to a local club while he was doing well overseas.
Kodisang has scored one goal in three games he has featured in across all competitions. The 25-year-old is expected to add a spark to the offensive play of Bafana Ba Style.
4 – Kegan Johannes
SuperSport United and Sundowns are known for their deep relationship when it comes to transfers. A number of players have went to Chloorkop with some Sundowns’ going the opposite side.
Johannes is the latest to leave Matsatsantsa for Sundowns, penning a a long-term deal.
5 – Asekho Tiwani
The left-back’s move to Pretoria was another unexpected one as he had been with Sekhukhune United first team for a few months after being promoted from DDC.
He has done well in just two games that he played in the absence of Terrence Mashego who got injured in the MTN8 against Stellenbosch.
