Mamelodi Sundowns have officially bid farewell to senior performance analyst, Goolam ‘GV’ Valodia, after 15 years at the club.
Masandawana recently returned from their CAF Champions League duties last week, on Friday. They secured a hard-earned 0-0 draw against Rulani Mokwena’s MC Alger in their Group C encounter at the Ali La Ponte Stadium in Algeria.
The 2016 African champions are top of the log with four points from their two opening matches. They will return to continental football in January 2026 when they take on Al-Hilal.
MAMELODI SUNDOWNS PERFORMANCE ANALYST LEAVES THE CLUB
In a short statement on Sunday, the defending Betway Premiership champions revealed that Valodia will be leaving.
“After 15 years of service, Mamelodi Sundowns is parting ways with Senior Performance Analyst, Goolam ‘GV’ Valodia,” the club said. “The entire Yellow Nation wishes you the best of luck with your future endeavours.”
Valodia has served as a scout and performance analyst at the club since 2010. Rumours of his departure started to surface at the beginning of the current season.
GOOLAM VALODIA HAS DEPARTED MASANDAWANA AFTER 15 YEARS
It emerged that Valodia had not been part of the team, raising questions about his whereabouts. This is despite him being part of the team that had travelled to the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup in the USA.
He was part of the team that won 10 league titles, the CAF Champions League, the African Football League [AFL], and the CAF Super Cup.
Meanwhile, Masandawana will be back in action on Wednesday, 3 December, when they take on Siwelele FC at the Dr Molemela Stadium in a league tie. It will be their last match before the CAF AFCON break.
They are currently second in the Betway Premiership with 25 points, three behind rivals Orlando Pirates. Both clubs have played 12 matches so far.
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