In years past, foreign players have set the local league alight. Names like Ernest Mtawali, Roger Feutmba, Wilfred Mugeyi, Raphael Chukwu, Collins Mbesuma, Esrom Nyandoro and Tinashe Nengomasha quickly come to mind when one thinks of top African talents that have graced the PSL.
FARPost looks at some foreign nationals who have joined local teams ahead of the new season.
AmaZulu
Rally Bwalya
The Zambian international Larry ‘Rally’ Bwalya has joined AmaZulu from Tanzania giants Simba SC. The highly rated versatile midfielder is expected to be a key member of the Usuthu squad, given his extensive experience. He also represented teams such as Zanaco FC and Power Dynamos on home soil.
Cape Town City
Kajally Drammeh
Gambian winger Kajally Drammeh joins Eric Tinkler’s side from Real de Banjul. The 18-year-old’s contract will expire in June 2026.
He has represented Gambia national under-20 football team, where he has managed to earn himself six caps and scored one goal in the process. The youngster’s tactical perfection, creativity, and versatility make him exceptionally valuable to the Cape club as they campaign in the CAF Champions League.
Jordan Bender
The central midfielder is expected to complete his move to the Citizens from Major League Soccer’s Orlando City SC before the transfer window ends. As reported by this publication last week, the 20-year-old was at City in January. However, the club could not complete his signing as he was still sorting out his South African citizenship application.
Maritzburg United
Karim Kimvuidi
The former DC Motema Pembe midfielder hails from DR Congo. The 20-year-old is part of the DRC Under-23 national team.
He is one of the finest attacking midfielders who shoulder responsibility and rarely disappoints.
Richards Bay
Omar Magoola
The shot-stopper was signed from Motsepe Foundation Championship side Pretoria Callies. The 27-year-old also played for Sudanese giants Al-Hilal between 2018 and 2021.
He joined Hilal from their rivals Al-Merrikh where he spent four seasons. Magoola also played for Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) and Express FC in his native country of Uganda.
Magoola will be expected to bring a calming influence to the newly promoted side’s defence with his excellent command of his 18-yard box.
Sekhukhune United
Tresor Tshibwabwa
The defender joined Babina Noko from the Zambian Champions Red Arrows.
The Democratic Republic of Congo centre-back is robust, mobile and fearless. He also boasts excellent pace and awareness.
Stellenbosch
William Likuta
Steve Barker’s side secured the services of Likuta from Congolese outfit Motema Pemba on a two-year contract.
The winger will be hoping to add an extra attacking dimension to Stellies, with the club losing some key attackers such as Ashly Du Preez, Stanley Dimgba and Waseem Isaacs.
Lasse Sobiech
Sobiech joins the Cape club on a two-year deal from the German Second Division club, Darmstadt 98.
The defender will be expected to guide Stellenbosch’s back four since Sibusiso Mthethwa, Robyn Johannes, Marc van Heerden and Zitha kwinika departed the club.
Mamelodi Sundowns
Abubeker Nasir
Abubeker Nassir signed for Masandawana earlier this year from Ethiopia Coffee FC. The talented frontman has made a name for himself since joining Coffee in July 2019 with several important goals.
The 21-year-old lethal striker has netted 36 goals in 47 Premier League appearances in the last two campaigns for his side.
He was named the Most Valuable Player and Young Player of the Season in the Ethiopian League.
Marcelo Allende
The attacking midfielder is expected to join the Brazilians from Montevideo City Torque. According to reports from Chile, the 23-year-old is said to have bid farewell to his teammates.
His selfless space creation and a showreel of tricks and flicks make him a special player that will help Bafana Ba Style to do well.
Abdel Boutouli
The club is closing in on Moroccan defender Abdelmounaim Boutouil who is expected to be unveiled before the new season. The North African centre-back spent the last six months at Raja Casablanca on loan from his parent club SCC Mohammedia.
Boutouil is seemingly a replacement for Ricardo Nascimento, who joined Royal AM.
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