Ex-Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates players struggling to find new clubs

While these players have always been free to sign for new clubs anytime, they would now be hoping to find new homes during the January transfer window.

Clubs will be updating their squads starting January 1 for the month-long transfer period.

As PSL coaches search for new players to bolster their squads, the free agents are praying their names appear on some clubs’ wish lists.

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The former Pirates captain will be turning 36 on January 1, 2023, the very same day when the PSL mid-season transfer window opens.

He left the Buccaneers in July after 16 years of serving the club and he was offered a non-playing role which he turned down.

Jele indicated he intended to continue playing and was at one time linked with Royal AM but nothing materialised.

Despite being 38 and having been clubless for the past two seasons, Tshabalala insists he is not yet ready to retire.

He recently revealed he turned down an offer to play overseas but lamented that the reason he has been unattached for long is that he is a victim of PSL clubs who shun players who are aged 30 and above.

After leaving the Buccaneers, Jooste was linked with a move to Swallows FC but nothing came of the rumours.

He also trained with SuperSport United but could not convince coach Gavin Hunt of a deal and that was the time he was called up for the Bafana Bafana squad that failed to qualify for the 2022 African Nations Championship.

Jooste is now being linked with a move to Maritzburg United.

Akpeyi was a surprise exit from Chiefs in June and has been without a club since then.

Swallows FC were rumoured to be after his signature but he remains unattached.

The Nigeria international was also reportedly close to joining Sekhukhune United who are said to have instead opted for Ivorian Badra Ali Sangare.

The Serb left Chiefs to join Royal AM in July but a prolonged period on the sidelines due to injury saw him failing to play a single competitive game.

Royal AM then terminated his contract in an acrimonious divorce that saw the striker report the KwaZulu-Natal outfit to Fifa alleging non-payment of his salary by the club.