Marumo Gallants have made a significant move to strengthen their squad, announcing the signing of a former Bafana Bafana international.
This acquisition signals the club’s intent to add experience and quality as they are eager to address their current struggles to avoid relegation to the Motsepe Foundation Championship.
With eight matches remaining, the Bloemfontein-based Betway Premiership side sits 14th on the log standings, facing the axe.
It is the dismal run of form, with just six victories, 12 defeats and four draws in 22 outings, that prompted Gallants to make significant changes. Coach Dan Malesela and technical director Molefi Ntseki were relieved of their duties, paving the way for Moroccan coach Abdeslam Ouaddou’s arrival.
With Ouaddou tasked with improving the team’s standing, Gallants have moved to bolster their attacking options by acquiring the services of experienced former Bafana Bafana striker Dino Ndlovu, as reported by FARPost.
GALLANTS SIGN FORMER BAFANA BAFANA STRIKER DINO NDLOVU
“As part of Marumo Gallants FC’s ongoing efforts to strengthen the squad and achieve success for the remainder of the season, the club is pleased to announce the signing of striker Dino Ndlovu,” reads the club statement.
“Ndlovu, a proven goal-scorer with extensive experience in top-tier leagues, joins Gallants after parting ways with Sakaryaspor FC in Turkey. The 35-year-old has had a distinguished international career. He represented the South African national team, Bafana Bafana, on eight occasions.
“He also featured for the South Africa Under-23 team, earning two caps and scoring three goals. Ndlovu played for several teams. These include Mamelodi Sundowns, Bloemfontein Celtic, Maccabi Haifa in Israel, Anorthosis Famagusta in Cyprus, and Qarabağ in Azerbaijan.
“In 2018, he made a significant move to China, joining Zhejiang Greentown, where he scored 13 goals in 41 appearances. He later played for Changchun Yatai in the Chinese Super League.”
Meanwhile, on Friday, Gallants also confirmed that winger Obarate Shaun Morgan has been promoted from the DStv Diski Challenge [DDC].
Gallants said that Morgan’s consistent and impressive displays in the DDC led to his ‘well-deserved’ promotion to the senior team at just 21 years old.
Bahlabane Ba Ntwa coach Ouaddou expressed his enthusiasm for the new additions. “We are delighted to welcome Dino to the Marumo Gallants family,” he said. “I’ve watched Obarate play and I believe he’s talented.
“Their experience, skills, and abilities will undoubtedly strengthen our attacking line-up and enhance our chances of success.”
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