Times Of Swaziland: PALMA’S EZULWINI UTD CONTRACT ENDS

PALMA’S EZULWINI UTD CONTRACT ENDS
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Mengameli Mabuza on 09/08/2024 08:31:00


MBABANE – According to recent reports, the contract between Mandla
‘Umshana’ Palma and his team Ezulwini United, has ended.
The former Mbabane Highlanders stalwart defender signed a six-month deal with
the ‘Stingers’ in the early part of the year, joining the team from his
former club, Mbabane Highlanders.
This move was a significant step in Palma’s career, as he brought his
considerable experience to a new team, hoping to make a significant contribution
to their success. However, his tenure with the Mphumelelo Ngwenya-led side was
relatively brief, as his six-month contract has now reached its conclusion.
It had previously been reported by this publication that the former Mbabane
Swallows player, had joined Ezulwini United after resigning from his position
with ‘Inkunzi Emnyama’, early in the year. According to recent reports from
an impeccable source within the team, Palma’s contract with Ezulwini United
was over, despite the player’s continued participation in training sessions
with the team, as they prepared for the upcoming season. This development raises
questions about the player’s future with the team, as his contract situation
remains unclear.
Expired
“Indeed, Mandla Palma’s contract with the team has officially expired. While
the team has not yet initiated any negotiations with the player regarding a
potential renewal, his presence in training sessions indicates that there may be
ongoing discussions regarding his future involvement with the team. The
situation remains uncertain, and it will be interesting to see how the team
handles this potentially pivotal moment in Palma’s career,” the source
shared. Upon being approached by this publication for comment, the former
Sihlangu player initially hesitated to discuss his contract situation with the
team, preferring to remain silent on the matter. However, as this reporter
persisted, he eventually disclosed that his contract with the team had expired.
“While I cannot delve into the specifics of my contract with Ezulwini United,
I can confirm that it has, in fact, reached its conclusion. I’m not at liberty
to discuss the details of the contract, nor the reasons for its expiration.
However, I would like to emphasise that I remain committed to my performance on
the field, and am open to exploring options for my future involvement with the
team, should they arise,” he said briefly.
Meanwhile, the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of Ezulwini United, Guy Sambulo
Magongo, confirmed that Palma’s contract with the team expired. “The finer
details of Palma’s contract are set to be finalised on Monday, following the
ongoing negotiations between the player and Ezulwini United. With the upcoming
season rapidly approaching, the team is keen to resolve this matter swiftly and
amicably,” he said. According to Magongo, this week is the final phase of the
team’s assessment process for potential new players.