The Siya crew has been informed that Mamelodi Sundowns have offered Swallows three more players to take on loan for the upcoming season.
The Siya crew has been informed that Mamelodi Sundowns have offered Swallows three more players to take on loan for the upcoming season.
With Hlompho Kekana and Tebogo Langerman already part of the discussion between the two clubs, it’s now believed Downs have added goalkeeper Jody February, defender Katlego Mohamme, and midfielder Luvuyo Phewa to the list.
Indications are that the Brazilians are hoping these five players can get regular game-time at Swallows if all agree to move to the Soweto outfit.
Kekana, the Downs captain, and veteran Langerman were bit part players last season – the first year under co-coaches Manqoba Mngqithi and Rulani Mokwena.
Although they are still contracted to Downs for at least two more years, the Siya crew has been told the two experienced players want to feature regularly, something which the technical team cannot guarantee them.
So, in an effort to grant them their wish the club has approached the Dube Birds to assess whether their rivals would take them on loan.
The scenario for February, Mohamme and Phewa is different, however, as they are a lot younger and require regular game-time.
February spent the entire previous campaign looking to move, but nothing materialised. Given the club search this time around has started a bit early, he is expected to secure a loan move before the close of the transfer window at the end of August.
Mohamme has just joined from AmaTuks and is off to the Olympics in Tokyo this month, but will have to find his feet at another club in the DStv Premiership, while Phewa is returning from his loan spell at Chippa United.
All three are seen as future prospects and it is important for Downs that they continue to progress by getting minutes on the pitch, which can’t be guaranteed at Chloorkop.
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