There’s a surprising number of high-profile players currently unattached in the Premier Soccer League, a situation that’s raising eyebrows across South African football circles. The free agent pool is unusually star-studded, featuring the likes of Percy Tau — a three-time CAF Champions League winner — as well as Thulani Serero, the former PSL Footballer of the Season, and Keagan Dolly, another seasoned campaigner with international experience. As clubs gear up for the new season, the question looms: where will these proven talents land next? In this piece, GOAL explores the next possible destinations for these marquee free agents and examines what value they could still bring to PSL teams hungry for quality and experience.
GOALPercy Tau, Thulani Serero, Keagan Dolly, Rivaldo Coetzee and other PSL stars up for grabs for free as Kazier Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns expected to make signings
BackPagePixKamohelo Mokotjo
Age: 34
Position: Central midfielder
Previous club: Cape Town City
Potential new club: Siwelele FC
Kamohelo Mokotjo was unlucky to be part of the Cape Town City team that got relegated from the PSL this past season. However, he displayed a lot of energy in his game and experience of playing abroad may come in handy for teams like Durban City and Orbit College, who will need some stability.
Kaizer ChiefsDzenan Zajmovic
Age: 30
Position: Striker
Previous club: TS Galaxy
Potential new clubs: AmaZulu, Sekhukhune United, Stellenbosch
Dzenan Zajmovic's departure from TS Galaxy was really unexpected as he was the live wire for the club last season. He scored a dozen goals in his maiden PSL season, which is not something you see regularly from a foreigner. Zajmovic has the potential to solve just about every team's goal scoring challenges.
BackPagePixThabo Nodada
Age: 30
Position: Central midfielder
Previous club: Cape Town City
Potential new clubs: Durban City, Siwelele FC
Thabo Nodada is one of the longest serving players at Cape Town City and was unfortunately part of the group that founded and relegated the team. With at least a minimum of three seasons left in his legs, Nodada still has a lot to offer in the PSL as he is linked with a move to KwaZulu-Natal where Durban City are understood to be front runners.
BackpageNdabayithethwa Ndlondlo
Age: 30
Position: Midfielder
Previous club: Orlando Pirates
Potential new clubs: Siwelele FC, Marumo Gallants
The Orlando Pirates discard fell out way below the pecking order under former coach Jose Riveiro. He spent three seasons with the Buccaneers and was often used as a squad rotation player. However, the diminutive player has got what it takes to once again become a regular player for this team as he did at Marumo Gallants.
BackpageEdson Castillo
Age: 31
Position: Central defensive midfielder
Previous club: Kaizer Chiefs
Potential new clubs: Stellenbosch, AmaZulu, TS Galaxy
Edson Castillo's injuries were part of this downfall at Amakhosi. However, whenever fit, the Venezuelan has proved to be a valuable asset both in defence and in attack. He can score goals and can also play most roles in the centre of the park.
Lebohang Maboe
Age: 30
Position: Attacking midfielder
Previous club: Mamelodi Sundowns
Potential new clubs: Durban City, AmaZulu, Chippa United
Lebohang Maboe lost his place at Masandawana and went to try out his luck at SuperSport United. He helped the team avoid relegation before it was sold. Downs have released him and he may resurface at Durban City, where he used to play when the team was known as Maritzburg United. Maboe's Champions League experience can go a long way to the mid-weight teams in the PSL.
Cape Town City X accountThulani Serero
Age: 35
Position: Attacking midfielder
Previous club: Cape Town City
Potential new clubs: Sekhukhune United, Siwelele FC
Some may suggest that the cream has gone sour in Serero's game, but the veteran attacker has shown a glimpse of his former self with City, he was just unlucky that the team were embroiled in a relegation battle, which the lost. Serero still has at least one last season left in the tank and may be well utilised by teams like Siwelele FC, who may need some experience in their maiden season.
Al AhlyPercy Tau
Age: 31
Position: Forward
Previous club: Qatar SC
Potential new clubs: Kaizer Chiefs or beyond the PSL
Percy Tau is a three-times CAF Champions League winner. He has all the experience of winning a league as he has done so with Al Ahly and Mamelodi Sundowns. Tau has also played in the UEFA Champions League and with that, he still has a lot to offer in the PSL.
BackpagepixKeagan Dolly
Age: 32
Position: Left winger
Previous club: TS Galaxy
Potential new clubs: Siwelele FC, Sekhukhune United
Keagan Dolly was discarded by TS Galaxy when his contract expired as his deal was not renewed by the club. After his challenging spell at Chiefs, Dolly had a decent showing with The Rockets and this is an indication that he may still display the kind of football that saw him move from Downs to French side Montpellier. He is rumoured to be training with Siwelele FC.
BackpagepixRivaldo Coetzee
Age: 28
Position: Central defensive midfielder/Centre back
Previous club: Mamelodi Sundowns
Potential new clubs: Stellenbosch FC, TS Galaxy
With Rivaldo Coetzee, you get two in one. A player who can serve as the bridge between defence and attack and can also play in the heart of defence. Still at prime and peak age, Coetzee can fit in like a glove in any team that is desperate for a deep lying playmaker. However, he is injury prone and that needs to be taken into consideration.
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