Sekhukhune Raid Baroka With Two Signings

Sekhukhune United have continued to strengthen their squad for the upcoming season by acquiring Sydney Malivha and Dan Ndhlovu from Motsepe Foundation Championship side Baroka FC, Sportswire has been informed.

These two additions follow the recent signing of Banele Gama from fellow Limpopo club Venda Football Club, as coach Eric Tinkler actively reshapes his team.

Ndhlovu, 23, a midfielder, netted three goals in 25 appearances across all competitions for Baroka FC (also known as Bakgaga).

Malivha, also a midfielder, featured in more matches than Ndhlovu, playing in 29 games across all competitions. Both players came on as substitutes in the second half when Baroka FC suffered a 3-1 defeat to Orlando Pirates in the Nedbank Cup quarterfinals in February at Orlando Stadium, with Malivha scoring a consolation goal.

Sekhukhune United coach Eric Tinkler, who took charge in March following the surprise sacking of Lehlohonolo Seema despite the club being in a strong position to finish fourth, is building a squad he believes will be highly competitive next season.

Babina Noko had invested heavily in their playing squad to cement their fourth-place finish. However, Stellenbosch FC ultimately surpassed them to claim the CAF Confederation Cup spot for the upcoming season.

Adding to their recruitment drive, other reports indicate that Sekhukhune United have also signed former Orlando Pirates midfielder Miguel Timm.

The combative midfielder, who saw limited game time with the Soweto Giants this past season, had his departure announced by Pirates on Thursday.