Mamelodi Sundowns secure services of highly-rated Bafana Bafana international coveted by Kaizer Chiefs & Orlando Pirates - Reports

Mamelodi Sundowns have a taste of all the quality players in the Premier Soccer League in their bid to have a strong squad to challenge for top honours domestically and abroad.

This season, they haven't confirmed any new player, probably because they finished their campaign late, having taken part in the FIFA Club World Cup.

Stellenbosch defender Fawaaz Basadien has been a target for the top teams in South Africa.

Apart from Masandawana, Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates were heavily linked with the 28-year-old South African international.

Last season, he played 46 games for Stellies across all competitions, scoring seven goals and providing eight assists in the process.

It explains why coach Miguel Cardoso wants to add him to his squad.

Former Richards Bay coach Brandon Truter has now confirmed his former player has left Stellies for Sundowns.

Basadien will now have to work even harder at Sundowns to beat stiff competition from Devine Lunga and Aubrey Modiba.

At Stellies, coach Steve Barker has no option but to find an able replacement ahead of the new season.