With hopes of reviving his footballing career, former Mamelodi Sundowns FC and Maritzburg United winger Ali Meza has joined a new club.
The 32-year-old returned to his home country, Venezuela after parting ways with Maritzburg at the end of the last season. The Team of Choice had been relegated from the DStv Premiership League to the Motsepe Championship League.
He had joined the side in the midseason, hoping to help the club turn things around. He went on to register 17 appearances, including featuring in the PSL promotional playoffs and scored three times.
This was his second stint with the KZN outfit having been with them in 2020 on loan from the Tshwane giants.
Meza signed for Bafana Ba Style in 2018 from the Bolivian side Club Deportivo Oriente Petrolero. He spent two seasons at Chloorkop.
He registered 25 appearances across all competitions, scoring twice and assisting four times.
During his time at Chloorkop, he won two ABSA Premiership League titles [DStv Premiership League], the Nedbank Cup and the Telkom Knockout Cup.
Meza was announced as the new signing for Liga FUTVE side, Portuguesa Futbol Club following days of discussion to secure a deal.
He joins the Venezuelan club as a free agent after leaving the South African top flight in June 2023.
PORTUGUESA ANNOUNCES MEZA’S SIGNING
In a club’s statement issued on their social media page [Facebook], Portuguesa announced the former Sundowns player’s addition.
“A new piece is added to the Portguesa FC 2024. Welcome José Ali Meza to the red and black of Venezuela. To defend our shirt with passion, commitment, discipline and Love,” the club announced.
Furthermore, with the current season just ended in the Venezuelan Liga FUTVE, it is likely possible that Meza will only kick start his official match in the upcoming season in 2024.
Story by Mashale Mpho Mabotja
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