Times Of Swaziland: HURDLE IN ‘SIKHALI’S E2.5M MOVE

HURDLE IN ‘SIKHALI’S E2.5M MOVE
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Ashmond Nzima on 18/07/2022 06:23:00


MBABANE – Sihlangu marksman Sabelo ‘Sikhali’ Ndzinisa’s move to Iran is
being frustrated by unforeseen circumstances.
A Zimbabwe-born agent, Josephat Mhondiwa, who is registered with the Football
Association of Ireland,  told this publication that he wanted to arrange a move
for ‘Sikhali’  to the Western Asia country (Iran) for a fee of US$150 000
(about E2.5 million), but learnt that the player had no clear profile on
transfermarkt on top of full video recordings. Transfermarkt is a German-based
website that has footballing information, such as scores, results, statistics,
transfer news and fixtures on top of value of footballers across the globe.
“Without the video and transfer market link, there is no hope,” stressed the
agent.
On top of the clear online profile, the condition for the move was for the
player to play for a national team (Sihlangu in this case) and be a free agent.
‘Sikhali’ fits the profile, as he is a free agent after the expiry of his
contract with Mbabane Highlanders last month. Mhondiwa said he had some
Zimbabwean players including those from Dynamos who he helped facilitate trials
abroad. He said he could assist ‘Sikhali’ where possible if his national
record could be proven.
“If his national team record can be proven, he has to sign with me and I can
organise a transfermarkt link for him,” said Mhondiwa.Eswatini’s
FIFA-recognised agent Dingane Maduma also confirmed learning about the latest
developments.  He was contacted by this publication to ascertain if it was
possible to get the required information through other means. He assured that
all was not lost for the player. “Yes, it is possible. All that can be done is
writing to FIFA and they can do that straight away, especially if he has played
in Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and World Cup games,” said Maduma.
‘Sikhali’ has played in both AFCON and World Cup qualifiers. He is fresh
from starring for Sihlangu in the Hollywoodbets-sponsored Council of Southern
Africa Football Associations (COSAFA) in Durban, where he scored three goals.
Gifted
Heading into the finals between Zambia and Namibia, the gifted forward was still
leading the tournament scorers’ charts and he was on course to win the E20 000
prize. The result of the game could not be immediately established, as it was
yet to be played at the time of compiling this report. Sources close to the
player alleged that he also confirmed his interest to moving abroad. He was yet
to respond to a message sent to his phone by 6pm yesterday. Highlanders Managing
Director Chief Ally Kgomongwe, who has repeatedly declared his desire to tighten
their grip on the player, said he was yet to learn about the interest from
abroad.