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FootballBafana’s Bongokuhle Hlongwane Is Hot Property, Linked with Major Soccer League Move
- Hlongwane has caught the eye of the biggest clubs in the Premier Soccer League for his performances for club and country
- The Maritzburg United and Bafana Bafana striker is currently one of the hottest strikers in the country
- Hlongwane has also attracted interest from clubs in the Major Soccer League as well as teams in Europe
Bafana's Bongokuhle Hlongwane is the talk of the transfer town as numerous clubs are rumoured to be interested in the Maritzburg United player.
The 21-year-old striker is being heavily linked with a move to Mamelodi Sundowns but Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs are also interested in signing Hlongwane.
Despite the interest from the Premier Soccer League's big three clubs, Soccer Laduma reports that Hlongwane could be headed to America. According to the report Hlongwane is attracting interest from clubs in the Major Soccer League as well as clubs in Europe as well.
Maritzburg United aren't keen to sell Hlongwane
Maritzburg United Chairperson Farook Kadodia doesn't think that Maritzburg United should sell the star striker during the upcoming transfer window. According to the Daily Sun Kadodia said he was aware of rumours linking the player to the big three clubs. He added that they needed to keep their striker as they looked to avoid relegation.
“We don’t think now is the right time to sell the player as we are not in a good position,” said Kadodia. “We heard about Sundowns that they after Hlongwane but we need all our best players next year. Maybe at the end of the season, we will sell. But now our fans can be assured that Hlongwane will be with us.”
Bongokuhle Hlongwane has risen to fame after Bafana exploits
Hlongwane star truly began to rise after he repaid the faith shown in him by Bafana coach Hugo Broos. He was Bafana's hero in the games against Zimbabwe and Ghana, even scoring the winner against The Black Stars.
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FootballDribbling wizard Surprise Ralani signs for Sundowns: "They are weakening other teams"
In other PSL news, Mamelodi Sundowns have fired the first serious shot of the January transfer window by signing Bradley "Surprise" Ralani from Cape Town, Sports Brief reported. Masandawana made the announcement on the club's Instagram account.
He will join the club during the DStv Premiership's current festive season recession, ending in the middle of January. Ralani might have to wait until at least February to make his debut for the club when its heavy schedule resumes on the African continent.
Reaction to the news of the 34-year-old Ralani joining the runaway log leaders was met with general positivity, even if there were doubters of its necessity and motive. Sundowns boasts a large, quality-filled roster as one of the richest clubs on the continent.