Polokwane City FC are set to sign Thabelo Tshikweta, who was previously in the books of Venda FC in the Motsepe Foundation Championship. Tshikweta was recently released by the Vhembe club ahead of the 2025/26 PSL campaign.
The talented striker joined Venda FC in July 2023 from the SAFA Limpopo ABC Motsepe League side Mpheni Defenders, where he captained the side.
Before joining the Motsepe Foundation Championship side, Venda FC, Tshikweta was instrumental in helping Mpheni secure victory in the ABC Motsepe League provincial playoffs. They defeated the Dolphins 1-0 at the Oscar Mpetha Stadium in Turfloop [University of Limpopo] in 2023.
Their win allowed them to participate in the SAFA ABC Motsepe League National Playoffs, representing Limpopo province. The 2022/23 national playoffs took place in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal.
Unfortunately, Mpheni were eliminated in the semi-finals of the national playoffs by Upington City FC of the Northern Cape. City won 3-2 on penalties. The game ended in a 1-1 tie in regulation time. This was the year that saw Bafana Ba Gucci promoted to the SA football second-tier.
However, during his two-year stint at Venda FC, Tshikweta struggled for game time. This led to the two parties agreeing to go their separate ways.
THABELO TSHIKWETA TRAINING WITH POLOKWANE CITY FC FOR THE UPCOMING SEASON
This publication has gathered that Rise and Shine and the striker have agreed to a one-year deal with an option to extend for another season. The striker looks set to take the deal and play his football in the Betway Premiership next season.
Tshikweta also represented the amateur side, African All Stars and the now-defunct Free State Stars’ DStv Diski Change side. City finished in seventh position on the Betway Premiership log standings, with 34 points from 28 outings.
The club is expected to unveil the player in due course as part of its plan to reinforce its striking force.
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