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Struggling Siwelele FC confirm two big departures, announce arrival of ex-Orlando Pirates star as 'players who have not shown the heart and willingness to fight for this team' are set to be axed

The Premier Soccer League strugglers have rang major changes just seven games into the new season. They are now running against time to sign "five to six players" ahead of Monday's PSL transfer deadline to strengthen their squad while also replacing those about to be shown the exit door.

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    Siwelele ring major changes, more expected

    Struggling Siwelele FC have parted ways with chief executive officer Stan Matthews and assistant coach Andre Arendse.

    Lerato Kholoanyane comes in to replace Matthews while former Orlado Pirates and Bafana Bafana defender Willem Jackson steps in for Arendse.

    Club chairman Calvin le John says they are set to terminate contracts of players whose committment to the club is questionable and are expected to replace them before Monday's closure of the Premier Soccer League transfer window.

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  • What Le John said

    "We have parted ways with our CEO Stan Matthews and our assistant coach Andre Arendse," Le John said.

    "They have been great men to work with but I cannot in good conscience keep them on board when their lives and their families' lives are threatened on a daily basis."

    The chairman also confirmed that certain players will have their contract terminated as they

    "We are also going terminate the contracts of various players, who have not shown the heart and willingness to fight for this team."

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    Underwhelming Siwelele

    Siwelele's performances have been underwhelming this season in what has forced the major changes at the club.

    They have tasted victory just once in seven Premier Soccer League matches, drawing once and losing five times.

    That has left them them 15th on the table with just four points, the same as bottom-placed ORBIT College who have an inferior goal difference.

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    What next for Siwelele?

    The next few hours running to Monday midnight are expected to be eventful for Siwelele as they make adjustments to their squad.

    It is to be seen which players they will sack and the ones that will come in as the team prepares to host Pirates in their next PSL game on Tuesday.

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