Treble champions Nsiblngizini Hotspurs, also known as Insingizi Yezulu or the 'Green Machine', have made headlines with the transfer of two of their star players. Yekisizwe 'Yeki' Khumalo and Thubelihle 'Messi' Mavuso have joined Hardrock FC in the Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League. The duo signed two-year contracts with the club on Wednesday, following their departure from Eswatini on Tuesday. They are expected to return home on Thursday to finalize their travel logistics.
According to a source close to the matter, the transfer deal was handled at the highest level by the presidents of the two clubs, Shepherd Chahwanda and Derrick Shiba. The source revealed that the players will be unveiled by their new club before the end of the week. At Hardrock FC, Khumalo and Mavuso will reunite with their former teammates Neliswa 'Tiger' Dlamini and Sambulo 'Masoso' Dlamini.
Khumalo and Mavuso are not the only Insingizi players to have made the move to Zimbabwe. Another ex-Nsingizini player, Kwakhe Thwala, is currently playing for Scotland FC. The duo's transfer has increased the number of foreign-based players from Eswatini to 15, with players such as Lindo Mkhonta, Justice Figareido, and Thulani Njingane plying their trade in various countries.
The two players were part of the Insingizi squad that won a treble this season, including the Ingwenyama Cup, 8Bet Trade Fair Cup, and MTN Premier League. Under the guidance of South African mentor Mandla Qhogi, the team achieved remarkable success. However, Insingizi Chief Executive Officer Banele Ngobe could not be reached for comment on the transfer.
The move to Hardrock FC marks a new chapter in the careers of Khumalo and Mavuso. As ex-National Under-23 players, they have already demonstrated their skills and potential. Their experience and talent are expected to be valuable assets for their new club.
The transfer deal has garnered significant attention, not only in Eswatini but also in Zimbabwe. Fans and football enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting the unveiling of the two players by Hardrock FC. The move is expected to have a positive impact on the players' careers and the teams involved.
With their new contracts, Khumalo and Mavuso will have the opportunity to develop their skills and contribute to the success of Hardrock FC. The duo's experience in the Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League will be crucial in helping their team achieve its goals.
Key points
- Insingizi duo Yekisizwe 'Yeki' Khumalo and Thubelihle 'Messi' Mavuso sign two-year contracts with Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League side Hardrock FC.
- The transfer deal was handled at the highest level by the presidents of the two clubs.
- The move increases the number of foreign-based players from Eswatini to 15.
