Amakhosi, Leopards exchange players
Amakhosi, Leopards exchange players

Posted in News on Jun 23, 2003.

In a unique way, South Africa's glamour boys, Kaizer Chiefs and the enterprising Limpopo side Black Leopards have exchanged players, it was confirmed on Tuesday.



The players involved in the swap deals are top Swaziland-born striker, Sibusiso Dhlamini, who joined the Amakhosi camp, while Kelvin Mushangazike, Justice Sithole and Nhlanhla Mathebula will reinforce the Leopards attack.



Announcing these developments at a media conference held at the Chiefs headquarters in Naturena, Amakhosi chairman Kaizer Motaung said: "We are delighted to welcome Sibusiso Dhlamini into our fold as his style of play will fit in perfectly with our culture of football and the coach’s philosophy of the game.



"I thank Mr. David Thidiela and his management for the professional manner in which these negotiations went and I am positive that with this spirit South African club football is destined for greater heights," said an elated Motaung.



In his response, chairman of Lidoda Duvha, David Thidiela said: ”We have always regarded Kaizer Chiefs as a professionally run club and we are full of admiration for the way they run their football business and that is why we are confident that we could not have found a better deal for the players we need in preparing for the coming season.



"We have set ourselves very noble objectives for the new season to make sure we don't let our loyal supporters down. We are thrilled at this arrangement, because all the players involved will make it happen for us, particularly now that we have extended our coach Walter Rautmann’s contract for another year," said Thidiela.



Leopards are on their way to an exciting business season following the appointment of their new brand manager, Michelle Stokes.



Stokes will bring lots of commercial stabilization that should earn Leopards some handsome sponsorship deals.



Dhlamini's move to Naturena will end weeks of speculations where the striker was linked to moves involving overseas clubs. Instead he joins Amakhosi at a time when the club prepares for the Vodacom Challenge on Sunday at the Mmabatho stadium, Mafikeng.



He joins forces with other new acquisitions including Patrick Mayo and Jabulane Mendu.



In another development, two more Chiefs players defender Martin Carelse and left winger Josias Macamo have joined another Limpopo side Dynamos on loan. The deal was concluded on Monday.



Meanwhile, travel packages for supporters and club fans wishing to join the Amakhosi to Korea for the World Peace King Cup were again unveiled.



The most affordable travel package option will cost an individual R13 500.00 and that will include first four days of the tournament, airfares to and fro, hotel accommodation and bus tours around Seoul and other goodies. Bookings are made through Natasha of Wings Corporate Travel, on 011 292 5000.

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