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The player registration period saw <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-za/lists/done-deals-confirmed-transfers-by-psl-clubs-in-2023-south-african-winter-transfer-window/bltad28b3b89ea4dce8" target="_blank">local top-flight clubs reinforce their squads</a> for the 2023/24 season.<script type="application/json" data-placement="betting-e2">{"type":"betting-e2","data":{"key":{"mobile":"fb9f812b41240655c161bb3d4ad2cf3f","desktop":"671024543858da3e0dfea5d9450ab1a4"}}}</script>GOAL created a power ranking for the 10 best acquisitions of the transfer window which closed on September 22.We took into account the quality of the player in question and how much his new club needed his services as well as his ability to change his team's fortunes.<script type="application/json" data-placement="fcplayer-semantic">{"type":"fcplayer-semantic","data":{"embedCode":"//cdn.fcp.codes/embed-code-template/embed-code-template.js#SEMANTIC_5704afb8-c10b-4ba5-9cb4-d7fb6098ef90"}}</script>

PSL transfer window power rankings: The Best 10 signings - From Castillo to Maswanganyi and Ribeiro

The 24-year-old had big shoes to fill at Lamontville Golden Arrows when he joined the Durban side from the University of Pretoria.Nguse was seen as a direct replacement for former Arrows talisman Pule Mmodi who had moved to Kaizer ChiefsThe former Baroka FC player has caught the eye with his ability to score goals from the wings and Mmodi is slowly becoming a forgotten man at Arrows due to Nguse's impact.

Lungelo Nguse 

With <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-za/news/is-mokwena-resigned-to-losing-sirino-to-kaizer-chiefs-orlando-pirates-or-al-wahda-leave-it-to-club/blt22374c697de760f8" target="_blank">Gaston Sirino having handed a transfer request and facing a certain future at Mamelodi Sundowns</a>, the club reinforced their midfield department with the signing&nbsp;of Junior Mendieta from Stellenbosch FC.The Argentine playmaker was one of the best players in the country last term and he is at the peak of his powers. Sundowns are already benefitting from his creativity and goalscoring ability as they target an elusive second Caf Champions League title.

Junior Mendieta

Swallows relied heavily on their club captain Tlakusani Mthethwa last season with the team inconsistent in the league and the arrival of Jali should ease the pressure on the former.The man nicknamed Mhlekazi has brought some much-needed winning mentality and impeccable experience to the Amaswaiswai squad. A player of Jali's caliber can transform a team into a serious contender for trophies if he stays focused and disciplined.

Andile Jali 

One of Kaizer Chiefs' main problems in the recent campaign&nbsp;was their leaky defence which conceded 33 goals from 30 league matches and the Naturena-based club has since signed Msimango from TS Galaxy.The lanky central defender brought&nbsp;much-needed leadership and stability to the Amakhosi backline having formed an integral part of a Galaxy defence that impressively conceded just 22 goals from 30 league games last term as an inspirational club captain. He has already been tipped to become Chiefs' captain in the future.

Given Msimango

The classy midfielder was snapped up by Sekhukhune United from SuperSport United having been constantly linked with Kaizer Chiefs.Webber hasn't looked back since collecting a Man of the Match accolade after his debut game for Sekhukhune against Mamelodi Sundowns.He has become the heartbeat of Babina Noko's midfield with his ability to carry the team forward and also track back help in defence.

Jamie Webber

The Ivorian defender was surprisingly signed by Stellenbosch FC from Marumo Gallants despite being linked with both Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates.Toure hit the ground running at Stellies as a reliable centre-back who is consistent and he has picked up several Man of the Match accolades.Stellies have proved to be a selling club and one shouldn't be surprised if top local clubs make a move for Toure during the upcoming PSL mid-season transfer window.

Ismael Olivier Toure 

Ever since Siyabonga Nomvethe left Moroka Swallows at the end of the 2015/16 season, the Soweto giants have lacked a reliable goalscorer.In Mabasa, the Beautiful Birds have a proven lethal finisher who just needs a coach who believes in his ability and brings out the best in the Orlando Pirates loanee.Mabasa displayed his goalscoring ability at the 2023 Cosafa Cup in Durban where he scooped the Golden Boot award and he has brought goals to Swallows.

Tshegofatso Mabasa

There was a bit of over-reliance on Monnapule Saleng at Orlando Pirates last season and the Buccaneers beefed up their squad with the acquisition of Maswanganyi who impressed with his creativity at SuperSport United.The 25-year-old winger showed during the recent&nbsp;Spanish&nbsp;tour that he is also able to score goals and create them. He has managed to carry his impressive pre-season form into the current campaign. The 2023/24 term could turn out to be Maswanganyi's breakout season in the PSL.

Patrick Maswanganyi

When Kaizer Chiefs snapped up the midfield maestro from Venezuelan side Monagas, he was viewed as a direct replacement for defensive midfielder, Cole Alexander.However, Castilo proved to be a top-class box-to-box midfielder and he quickly established himself as one of Chiefs' key players.The Venezuela international has a knack for scoring important goals and he will be keen to help Amakhosi end their trophy drought.

Edson Castillo 

Arguably the best signing from the PSL winter transfer window, the Mamelodi Sundowns attacker has taken SA football by storm.Signed by the PSL champions from Belgian side SK Beveren for an undisclosed fee, Ribeiro has impressed with his ability to both create and score goals.The Brazilian player could be key to Sundowns' ambitions of winning both the PSL championship and Caf Champions League title this term.

Lucas Ribeiro Costa

PSL transfer window power rankings: The Best 10 signings - From Castillo to Maswanganyi to Riberio | Goal.com South Africa

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