ABC Mostsepe League side Dondol Stars have announced that goalkeeper Sphamandla Gumede has left the club ahead of the 2023/24 campaign to join one of the PSL giants in Soweto.
The club issued a statement on Monday 24 July to announce the news.
The shot-stopper is well-known for his heroics in the Nedbank Cup in Dondol colours last season. The club became the ‘giant killers’ in the competition eliminating DStv Premiership teams.
For his efforts in between the sticks in the Nedbank, the goalkeeper nicknamed ‘SpiderKid’ has earned a professional contract. He helped Dondol reach the quarter-finals of the competition.
Gumede is the club’s latest player to make a switch from the amateur level to the professional ranks. Other players from Dondol to have secured PSL moves are Francious Baloyi [Polokwane City FC], Tebogo Makungo [University of Pretoria] and Thabang Mnyembane [Sekhukhune United].
SPHAMANDLA GUMEDE JOINS ORLANDO PIRATES
“We are proudly delighted to announce that our goalkeeper Sphamandla Gumede also known as SpiderKid has become Amabhakabhaka latest signing,” Dondol posted on Twitter.
“Thank you Spiderkid for the incredible season we had with you. History was made from conceding less goals in our previous season. Your nomination in the PSL awards to been ranked the best goalkeeper save in the Nedbank Cup by Supersport.
“You are CLASS! Thank you for serving CHABAREFETE badge with such great honour and integrity. We wish you all the best in your new chapter with Orlando Pirates Football Club. You will forever be part of us!”
SPHAMANDLA GUMEDE BECOME ORLANDO PIRATES FIFTH SIGNING
In addition, Gumede becomes Pirates’ fifth signing ahead of the new season. In the past few weeks, the Sea Robbers brought in four new faces the quartet Sephelo Baloni [Cape Town All Stars], Katlego Otladisa [Marumo Gallants], Melusi Buthelezi [TS Galaxy] and Patrick Maswanganyi [SuperSport United].
At Orlando Stadium, Gumede will face stiff competition for a place in the starting line-up with Richard Ofori, Sipho Chaine, Melusi Buthelezi and Siyabonga Mpontshane.
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