DStv Premiership side Chippa United have reinforced their squad by announcing four more signings ahead of the new season.
Chippa are in the restructuring phase following a massive clear-out towards the end of June. The club made a huge decision to part ways with 16 players.
They have been one of the busiest teams in the current transfer window, signing and releasing a bunch of players. They acquired the services of former Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns star Andile Jali, winger Giovanni Philander and Aphelele Teto on loan from Scottish-based club Livingston FC.
It seems their squad revamp is an attempt to improve the team’s performance from last season. The Gqeberha-based outfit finished in the bottom half, 12th. They only managed to register eight victories, 10 draws, and 12 defeats.
CHIPPA UNITED SIGN THOBANI JACOBS, XOLANI SITHOLE, SIFISO MAZIBUKO AND BLESSING JALI
On Tuesday morning, Chippa announced that they have brought in four fresh faces. The team took to their socials to share the news.
Thobani Jacobs is a talented attacking midfielder who is joining Chippa from Mostepe Foundation Championship side Pretoria Callies. The club wants to add more attacking options in front.
Sifiso Mazibuko is a young winger who will also bolster the team’s attack. The 20-year-old comes from ABC Motsepe League side Jomo Cosmos and brings a lot of energy.
Blessing Jali is a 21-year-old centre-back joining the club. The defender brings in experience from the Motsepe Foundation Championship; he had a stint with Uthongathi FC before joining Maritzburg United.
Lastly, Xolani Sithole is a 24-year-old midfielder also coming from Pretoria Callies. Recently, he was cleared of age fraud after relegated Motsepe Foundation Championship side La Masia accused him of changing his age.
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