Four teams vie for Sundowns’ Thabang Sibanyoni after contract extension

Mamelodi Sundowns has locked in striker Thabang Sibanyoni for another season, sparking a four-team race for his loan signature.

Sibanyoni’s contract with Sundowns, originally set to expire at the end of June, has been extended until June 2025 after the club triggered a one-year option.

The 28-year-old striker, who spent the past season on loan at Pretoria University, netted an impressive nine goals, contributing to the club’s second-place finish in the Motsepe Foundation Championship. His good performances have earned him a COSAFA Cup call-up.

Despite his loan experiences at JDR Stars, Sekhukhune United, University of Pretoria, and SuperSport United since his promotion to the Sundowns senior team in the 2019/20 season, Sibanyoni aspires to prove his worth at his parent club. 

In a recent interview with FARPost, he expressed his desire for a chance to compete at Sundowns. “In football, sometimes all you need is just a chance. I also need a chance to play at Sundowns and compete with everyone,” he said.

WHICH FOUR TEAMS ARE INTERESTED IN THABANG SIBANYONI 

Sibanyoni’s future remains uncertain, with another loan spell likely on the horizon. Several clubs, including newly promoted Magesi FC, SuperSport United, AmaZulu FC, and Richards Bay have reportedly expressed interest in the talented marksman. Clubs gearing up for pre-season will determine Sibanyoni’s next destination in the coming days.

Magesi gained automatic promotion to the DStv Premiership after winning the second-tier championship. The Clinton Larsen-coached outfit is eager to bolster their squad ahead of the season. Richards Bay just won the promotional/relegation

Matsatsantsa coach Gavin Hunt recently said he wasn’t sure if he would keep Etiosa Ighodaro. Hunt recently signed a new two-year deal. The Nigerian was on loan at Sundowns, and Sibanyoni could be an option to replace him. The coming days will shed light on Sibanyoni’s next move as he seeks to make his mark in SA football. 

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