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Esrom Nyandoro hangs boots?
30 May 2015 at 04:34hrs | Views
After a season in which they finished second and won the Nedbank Cup, KickOff.com takes a closer look at the possible changes that may happen at Mamelodi Sundowns in their bid to freshen up their squad.
The Brazilians have arguably signed more players than any other team over the years, which opened the door for many more to leave and, once again, a lot is expected to change in Chloorkop.
STAYING
Khama Billiat - 30 starts, 10 goals and six assists this season
Hlompho Kekana - 33 starts and three goals this season
Tebogo Langerman - 30 starts
Kudakwashe Mahachi - Seven starts in his first season and the interest from Monaco has died down
Cuthbert Malajila - 32 starts, 11 goals and 11 assists
Mzikayise Mashaba - 18 starts, plus four goals
Katlego Mashego - He signed a new two-year deal in January
Teko Modise - 38 starts, 10 goals and six assists
Lebohang Mokoena - He's been out injured, but Sundowns extended his contract earlier this year so he is expected to stay for the 2015/16 season
Surprise Moriri - Despite calls for retirement, Moriri, who started nine games this season, is set to stay for another season.
Ramahlwe Mphahlele - He made the most starts for Sundowns in 2014/15, having appeared 42 times in the starting XI
Denis Onyango - The Ugandan is now the number 1 at the club
Percy Tau - Definitely one for the future and highly rated by the coach
Bongani Zungu - He's made some progress with 25 starts this season, though he'd rather play as a number 10
Siyanda Zwane - The former Golden Arrows defender ended the season strongly with 17 starts
Keegan Dolly - He was signed and loaned back to Ajax Cape Town, but he will be at Chloorkop for the 2015/16 season
Mogakolodi Ngele - Like Dolly, he was on loan at Platinum Stars for the past season and he is due at Sundowns for pre-season.
LEAVING
Wayne Arendse - With one start all season, it comes as no surprise that he is leaving. Platinum Stars are apparently interested.
Elias Pelembe - He has reportedly failed to agree terms on a new contract and may be re-joining SuperSport United
Esrom Nyandoro - Word from inside the club is that the Zimbabwean may be hanging up his boots
Alje Schut - The Dutchman has returned home to play for Kozakken Boys and get his coaching badges
Punch Masenamela - He was on loan at Platinum Stars, but his contract with Sundowns ends on June 30 and he is not returning
Nyasha Mushekwi - His situation is similar to that of Masenamela and he is in great form in Sweden where he plays for Djurgadens IF and is likely to stay there
Method Mwanjali - His contract ends in June and he will not be retained
FUTURE UNCERTAIN
Mario Booysen - He started the season as a regular, but fell out of favour after the 10th League game against Black Aces
Uzoenyi Ejike - So much was expected, but so little delivered because of injuries
Rheece Evans - He was supposed to be loaned out in January, but nothing happened.
Anthony Laffor - The player's agent Steve Kapeluschnik has rubbished claims that Sundowns have a two-year option to extend the contract
Lindokuhle Mbatha - He may five starts all season and he could be on his way out on loan
Asavela Mbekile - He started the last three League games, but he may be on the move
Kennedy Mweene - Apparently, he may look for a loan move after losing the number 1 jersey to Onyango
Luyolo Nomandela - He will return to the club for pre-season after playing for Swallows, but may be loaned out again
Thabo Nthethe - A source claims that he may join SuperSport United because he would prefer to "start every game"
Bonginkosi Ntuli - Apparently he may be given a chance and stay on after scoring six goals in 13 starts for AmaZulu, but there is nothing official yet
Rodney Ramagalela - After seven substitute appearances in 2014/15, his days in Chloorkop may be numbered
Wayne Sandilands, Thela Ngobeni - If Itumeleng Khune signs, both goalkeepers are expected to move on
Themba Zwane - He has been linked with Bidvest Wits and apparently wants to be in the starting line up a lot more
Hichani Himoonde - Himoonde was signed at the beginning of last year but has never played for Sundowns, spending the past year on loan at his former club Zesco United
Rashid Sumaila - The Ghanaian was not registered this season and went on loan to Kuwaiti outfit Al Qadsia SC
Kwanda Mngonyama - He has been linked with a move to Bidvest Wits after spending the season at Maritzburg United
Abel Mabaso - Maritzburg United are keen to hold on to him after his loan stint there
Xolani Mdaki - Sundowns have renewed his contract, but the young midfielder has spent the past couple of years on loan at Santos and Djurgadens IF
Sibusiso Kumalo - He struggled at Maritzburg United with just three substitute appearances and Sundowns are expected to loan him out again
Mukuka Mulenga - Celtic are keen on signing him after he spent a season with them
Siyabulela Shai - He was on loan at Chippa United and may return to Port Elizabeth for 2015/16
Tiyani Mabunda - He is not staying at Free State Stars where he was on loan, but apparently there is also no space for him at Sundowns
Samuel Julies - He was on loan at Vasco and his future will be decided when Sundowns open for pre-season
Seun Ledwaba - He was once on loan at Chippa United and was signed by Royal Eagles for the 2014/15 season
Flavio Bento - He was injured for the better part of the 2014/15 season
Glenn Verbauwhede - Sundowns have reportedly taken the option to extend his contract by a year, but it's unlikely he will see much action and may be loaned out again
Thamsanqa Sangweni - Since joining Sundowns, Sangweni has been loaned out twice, to Ajax Cape Town and Chippa respectively, and is likely to be moved out again next season
Mame Niang - He has admitted to KickOff.com that the 2014/15 season was his worst ever
Thamsanqa Masiya - The U20 striker has signed a first team contract with Sundowns, but he is expected to be loaned out
Thabo Makgothi - He was on loan at Royal Eagles and he is likely to find himself in a similar situation next season.
POSSIBLE NEW SIGNINGS
Sundowns have in recent weeks been linked with Itumeleng Khune, Tefu Mashamaite, Sibusiso Vilakazi, Burundi striker Fiston Abdul Razak, Uganda captain Andrew Mwesigwa, Siyanda Xulu, Moeketsi Sekola and Jeremy Brockie.
The Brazilians have arguably signed more players than any other team over the years, which opened the door for many more to leave and, once again, a lot is expected to change in Chloorkop.
STAYING
Khama Billiat - 30 starts, 10 goals and six assists this season
Hlompho Kekana - 33 starts and three goals this season
Tebogo Langerman - 30 starts
Kudakwashe Mahachi - Seven starts in his first season and the interest from Monaco has died down
Cuthbert Malajila - 32 starts, 11 goals and 11 assists
Mzikayise Mashaba - 18 starts, plus four goals
Katlego Mashego - He signed a new two-year deal in January
Teko Modise - 38 starts, 10 goals and six assists
Lebohang Mokoena - He's been out injured, but Sundowns extended his contract earlier this year so he is expected to stay for the 2015/16 season
Surprise Moriri - Despite calls for retirement, Moriri, who started nine games this season, is set to stay for another season.
Ramahlwe Mphahlele - He made the most starts for Sundowns in 2014/15, having appeared 42 times in the starting XI
Denis Onyango - The Ugandan is now the number 1 at the club
Percy Tau - Definitely one for the future and highly rated by the coach
Bongani Zungu - He's made some progress with 25 starts this season, though he'd rather play as a number 10
Siyanda Zwane - The former Golden Arrows defender ended the season strongly with 17 starts
Keegan Dolly - He was signed and loaned back to Ajax Cape Town, but he will be at Chloorkop for the 2015/16 season
Mogakolodi Ngele - Like Dolly, he was on loan at Platinum Stars for the past season and he is due at Sundowns for pre-season.
LEAVING
Wayne Arendse - With one start all season, it comes as no surprise that he is leaving. Platinum Stars are apparently interested.
Elias Pelembe - He has reportedly failed to agree terms on a new contract and may be re-joining SuperSport United
Esrom Nyandoro - Word from inside the club is that the Zimbabwean may be hanging up his boots
Alje Schut - The Dutchman has returned home to play for Kozakken Boys and get his coaching badges
Punch Masenamela - He was on loan at Platinum Stars, but his contract with Sundowns ends on June 30 and he is not returning
Nyasha Mushekwi - His situation is similar to that of Masenamela and he is in great form in Sweden where he plays for Djurgadens IF and is likely to stay there
Method Mwanjali - His contract ends in June and he will not be retained
FUTURE UNCERTAIN
Mario Booysen - He started the season as a regular, but fell out of favour after the 10th League game against Black Aces
Rheece Evans - He was supposed to be loaned out in January, but nothing happened.
Anthony Laffor - The player's agent Steve Kapeluschnik has rubbished claims that Sundowns have a two-year option to extend the contract
Lindokuhle Mbatha - He may five starts all season and he could be on his way out on loan
Asavela Mbekile - He started the last three League games, but he may be on the move
Kennedy Mweene - Apparently, he may look for a loan move after losing the number 1 jersey to Onyango
Luyolo Nomandela - He will return to the club for pre-season after playing for Swallows, but may be loaned out again
Thabo Nthethe - A source claims that he may join SuperSport United because he would prefer to "start every game"
Bonginkosi Ntuli - Apparently he may be given a chance and stay on after scoring six goals in 13 starts for AmaZulu, but there is nothing official yet
Rodney Ramagalela - After seven substitute appearances in 2014/15, his days in Chloorkop may be numbered
Wayne Sandilands, Thela Ngobeni - If Itumeleng Khune signs, both goalkeepers are expected to move on
Themba Zwane - He has been linked with Bidvest Wits and apparently wants to be in the starting line up a lot more
Hichani Himoonde - Himoonde was signed at the beginning of last year but has never played for Sundowns, spending the past year on loan at his former club Zesco United
Rashid Sumaila - The Ghanaian was not registered this season and went on loan to Kuwaiti outfit Al Qadsia SC
Kwanda Mngonyama - He has been linked with a move to Bidvest Wits after spending the season at Maritzburg United
Abel Mabaso - Maritzburg United are keen to hold on to him after his loan stint there
Xolani Mdaki - Sundowns have renewed his contract, but the young midfielder has spent the past couple of years on loan at Santos and Djurgadens IF
Sibusiso Kumalo - He struggled at Maritzburg United with just three substitute appearances and Sundowns are expected to loan him out again
Mukuka Mulenga - Celtic are keen on signing him after he spent a season with them
Siyabulela Shai - He was on loan at Chippa United and may return to Port Elizabeth for 2015/16
Tiyani Mabunda - He is not staying at Free State Stars where he was on loan, but apparently there is also no space for him at Sundowns
Samuel Julies - He was on loan at Vasco and his future will be decided when Sundowns open for pre-season
Seun Ledwaba - He was once on loan at Chippa United and was signed by Royal Eagles for the 2014/15 season
Flavio Bento - He was injured for the better part of the 2014/15 season
Glenn Verbauwhede - Sundowns have reportedly taken the option to extend his contract by a year, but it's unlikely he will see much action and may be loaned out again
Thamsanqa Sangweni - Since joining Sundowns, Sangweni has been loaned out twice, to Ajax Cape Town and Chippa respectively, and is likely to be moved out again next season
Mame Niang - He has admitted to KickOff.com that the 2014/15 season was his worst ever
Thamsanqa Masiya - The U20 striker has signed a first team contract with Sundowns, but he is expected to be loaned out
Thabo Makgothi - He was on loan at Royal Eagles and he is likely to find himself in a similar situation next season.
POSSIBLE NEW SIGNINGS
Sundowns have in recent weeks been linked with Itumeleng Khune, Tefu Mashamaite, Sibusiso Vilakazi, Burundi striker Fiston Abdul Razak, Uganda captain Andrew Mwesigwa, Siyanda Xulu, Moeketsi Sekola and Jeremy Brockie.
Source - KickOff
