Times Of Swaziland: PHILANI ON SIDWASHINI UNITED RADAR

PHILANI ON SIDWASHINI UNITED RADAR
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Melusi Mkhabela on 19/09/2024 07:47:00


MBABANE – Philani ‘Zongo’ Maziya is reportedly linked with newly-promoted
side Sidwashini United.
This was revealed by the player, who expressed his desire to play in the Premier
League again. Sidwashini United, coached by Mandla ‘Stofu’ Dlamini, could
possibly use Maziya’s services as a wing back for the upcoming season. “I
have been with the club for about three weeks now. I was able to impress during
a friendly game we played against a team from KwaZulu-Natal (KZN),” said
Maziya. Philani also highlighted that he was certain with the quality he will
add to the team, sharing that he was confident of getting game time.
“So far I am happy with the style of play. The philosophy is a passing game,
which makes me feel at home,” expressed the wing back.
‘Zongo’ also mentioned that he will assist the team with the creation of
goal scoring opportunities by providing pin point crosses as a left wing back.
Meanwhile, Maziya also played for the now defunct Vovovo before he went on to
join relegated side, Denver Sundowns. The skilful wing back also had a stint
with Mbabane Swallows’ development under the guidance of Lwazi Simelane. He
was part of the squad that won the 2017 and 2018 Charity Cup. It is worth
mentioning that the creative wing back had a few issues regarding his playing
documents a few seasons back, where he was departing from the then Milton
‘Spanish’ Dlamini-coached side. This forced him out of the game he loves for
about a season as he was still sorting out his documents and anticipating his
return to top flight football.
Joins
The wing back joins Sidwashini United from a South African (SA) side styled
Soweto Super United. The latter campaign in the ABC Motsepe Division, which is
that country’s football third-tier. On the other hand, Sidwashini United’s
Director, Melizwe Mamba mentioned that he was not yet aware of the signing,
however, he would find out from the team’s technical team regarding the
signing of Maziya. Sidwashini United’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Nontobeko
Mbuyane also highlighted that she was yet to learn about the interest.  “I
think if there is anything at this point, the technical team is still in talks
with the player. At the end of the day, all formalised contracts should be on my
desk, which I don’t have yet,” said Mbuyane.