The curtains might have come down on the DStv Premiership season last week culminating in Mamelodi Sundowns being crowned champions, but the work in preparation for the next season has already started.
While there is uncertainty over several players with reports indicating that some will be released, the Siya crew's desk has gathered information that Lebohang Maboe has been offered a two-year extension on his contract.
The former Maritzburg United attacking midfielder spent the better part of the just-ended campaign watching proceedings from the stands sidelined by a knee injury and only returned to action towards the tail end of the season.
It was the second time that he had suffered the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury, the first time being towards the end of the 2021 season, which saw sidelined him until June 2022.
But such has been his loyalty, dedication, hard work and discipline that Sundowns are aware of his contributions and did not hesitate to extend his contract when it came up for renewal. Maboe is a nippy, intelligent forward that knuckles down to work the moment the referee blows the whistle. He is more effective operating from deep behind the target men.
Following their heartbreaking elimination from the CAF Champions League in the semi-finals by Wydad Casablanca, the Brazilians will try to assemble a squad capable of going all the way to the final next season.
They will also be hoping that valuable and experienced players like Maboe, Rivaldo Coetzee and Rushine De Reuck stay injury-free to achieve their objectives.
