Times Of Swaziland: ‘SIKHWAMA’, SANGWENI REJOIN HIGHLANDERS

‘SIKHWAMA’, SANGWENI REJOIN HIGHLANDERS
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Chris Dlamini on 07/01/2021 08:58:00


MBABANE – Like the prodigal son, Mbabane Highlanders marquee midfielder
Thamsanqa Sangweni has rejoined the club.
He was facing the axe just last week after failing to report for work on the
expected date, with his club that resumed training two weeks ago. However, his
agent, Ally Tloaele came out to clear the air about his unexpected absence at
the Highlanders training ground, taking the blame following his own (agent)
misunderstanding. “Sangweni is back and already in the clubhouse after he
arrived yesterday (Tuesday). He came along with our new signees Sikhwama as well
as Siphamandla Sangweni,” confirmed the club’s Secretary Simiso ‘Space’
Jele. Sikhwama is the former Baroka FC winger, full name Tshepo Matete with some
blazing skill he can be easily said to be a crowd-pleaser as his football skill
has that African flair in it.
Availability
He has already penned a one-year deal with Highlanders and depending on the
availability of his work permit, he could debut against rookies Tinyosi next
weekend in the MTN Premier League. He was present during Highlanders’ training
at Ezulwini after the 2-1 away win to Tambankulu Callies in the league at
Mhlume, a game he also watched. His signing makes him the fifth foreign player
for Highlanders as others are Siphamandla Mlilo, Thamsanqa, missing Mandisa
Gadla and Kenneth Moloto. With Gadla looking set to settle with Ally’s Tigers
in South Africa’s ABC Motsepe League, a decision is yet to be made about his
place which is now available for one more foreign signing.There are two strikers
available and all wanted – these are former Manzini Wanderers’ Ghanaian
Johnson Mensah and ex-Orlando Pirates’ Siphamandla Sangweni. Mensah signed a
six months contract with Highlanders, but never registered to date.