Times Of Swaziland: NSINGIZINI HOTSPURS RELEASE CHINTULI

NSINGIZINI HOTSPURS RELEASE CHINTULI
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Mengameli Mabuza on 31/08/2024 07:09:00


This is the story of Nsingizini Hotspurs, whose recent decision to terminate the
contract of striker Nyasha Chintuli, has left fans and sports enthusiasts in
shock.
The unexpected move comes just weeks after the team suffered a devastating 8-0
defeat at the hands of Stellenbosch in the 2024/25 TotalEnergies CAF
Confederation Cup preliminary round at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban.
Prestigious
As the team now prepares to compete in the prestigious 8Bet Trade Fair Cup
tomorrow against Manzini Wanderers, they face the challenge of recovering from
their loss and navigating the upcoming tournament without one of their key
players. In a short but memorable stint with ‘Insingizi Yezulu’, striker
Chintuli made an immediate impact, scoring a hat-trick in his debut match
against Royal Leopard and going on to become the team’s topscorer with an
impressive 5 goals in13 games. According to latest developments, Nsingizini have
released the Zambian-born striker and this was also confirmed from the club
social media platforms where they thanked the player for his services.
Release
An impeccable source within the club said a meeting between the striker and top
executives took place on Thursday evening, in which Chantuli was informed of his
imminent release from the club. The decision to terminate Chantuli’s contract,
according to the source, was based on perceived underperformance and substandard
results on the pitch. “The news of Nyasha Chantuli’s dismissal from
Nsingizini Hotspurs comes as a surprise, particularly given his impressive
achievement as the team’s top scorer during the previous season, despite
joining halfway through the campaign.His short but fruitful spell with the club
seemed to indicate a promising future, and many would have expected Chantuli to
build on his early success,” the source shared. Meanwhile, Chintuli confirmed
the reports of his release from the team. Despite this setback, the forward
remains optimistic and determined to move forward, maintaining a professional
and positive outlook on the situation.
Gratitude
“I cannot express enough gratitude to the club, particularly to Derrick Shiba,
the club president, who treated me like family. Despite my departure from the
team, I will always hold a special place in my heart for the fans and
supporters, who were consistently welcoming and supportive throughout my time
with the club. It was a privilege to represent Nsingizini Hotspurs, and while my
time with the team has come to an end, the memories and friendships I formed
during my tenure will remain forever,” he said. Hotspurs Chief Executive
Officer (CEO) Ngobe confirmed that the striker had been released by the club.
“Yes its true by mutual consent, after both parties met and discussed,”
Ngobe said.