Motsepe Foundation Championship side Kruger United FC and talented winger Tabiso Mpame are edging closer to a reunion, FARPost has learnt.
The Mpumalanga club is working hard behind the scenes to reinforce its squad ahead of the second round of the Motsepe Foundation Championship, set to resume in January 2026 after the conclusion of the 2025 AFCON tournament, which is due to be staged in Morocco from 21 December.
Mpame was part of the Kruger squad in the last campaign and helped the side finish in fifth place in the SA second tier, accumulating 45 points over 30 matches. They missed the opportunity to qualify for the PSL Promotional/Relegation Playoffs on the last day of the 2024/25 season.
With the combination of seasoned players and youthful talent from the ABC Motsepe League, after their promotion to the PSL, the team transitioned smoothly to the professional level.
However, the former Cape Town Spurs FC winger, Mpame, cut ties with Kruger at the end of the last term, having joined them on a free transfer after his departure from Casric Stars.
TABISO MPAME’S REUNION WITH KRUGER UNITED ON THE CARDS
This publication can confirm that it’s only a matter of time before Mpame rejoins Kruger following the return of coach Abram Mongoya, who had left the club for Upington City FC.
This publication can confirm that a reunion between standout player Mpame and Kruger is now imminent. The latest development comes after the return of head coach Abram Mongoya, who recently rejoined the club after a stint with Upington City FC. Sources close to the negotiations indicate that Mongoya’s reappointment was the primary catalyst for the deal. The duo have a solid working relationship.
As things stand, Kruger are placed third on the league table with 25 points after 14 games. They are just two points behind the log leaders, Milford FC.
Kruger will return to action on Saturday, 24 January 2026, when they battle it out with Baroka FC at home. The kick-off is set for 15:30.
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