Ismail Watenga: Golden Arrows Make Formal Bid for Mamelodi Sundowns Goalkeeper

• Golden Arrows have submitted an official offer for Ismail Watenga
• The Mamelodi Sundowns' goalkeeper is currently loaned to Arrows
• The Ugandan has been a part of Arrows since the start of the season

Golden Arrows have taken steps to bolster their squad by submitting an official proposal to acquire Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper, Ismail Watenga.

With nine consecutive defeats across various competitions, Arrows' exit from the Nedbank Cup after a 2-1 loss to TS Galaxy, only added to their woes as they struggle to break their losing streak

The defeat marked the third consecutive loss to the Rockets, following earlier defeats in the DStv Premiership.

Currently ninth in the Premier Soccer League (PSL) with 23 points from 17 games, Mabhuti Khenyeza's side has faced challenges since their 3-0 loss to AmaZulu FC in the Carling Knockout Cup last November, which initiated their losing run.

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During this phase, the team has conceded 19 goals in their last nine matches, highlighting potential weaknesses in their defensive and goalkeeping departments.

The club's management has acted swiftly in response to the 'mini-crisis, submitting a formal bid to Sundowns for goalkeeper Watenga, who is currently on loan with the club.

Despite being sidelined due to injury, the shot-stopper has been a part of Arrows since the beginning of the season, and the club is keen on securing his services permanently, as reported by Far Post.

In the absence of Watenga, Khenyeza has relied on Sifiso Mlungwana and Nigerian goalkeeper Olufemi Kayode, who was signed from Sunshine Stars at the start of the season. However, Kayode has struggled for playing time, featuring in only one match during the Carling Knockout Cup.

Their fourth-choice goalkeeper, Nkosingiphile Gumede, has also made a solitary appearance in the Knockout Cup, where they defeated Cape Town City 3-1.

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Arrows host Sekhulhune United next in the PSL on Wednesday, February 28, at the Sugar Ray Xulu Stadium, as reported by Daily Sports.

Steve Komphela linked with Arrows

Sports Brief reported when Moroka Swallows officially parted ways with Steve Komphela, amid the possibility of returning to Arrows.

The former Sundowns coach has not been functioning as the Dube Birds' coach since last year.

The DSTv Premiership side is yet to name a replacement for the 56-year-old coach.