With the DStv Premiership set for its final weekend, Soccer Laduma looks at some big names who could be making their final appearances for their clubs, either because they are set for greener pastures or that their contracts are unlikely to be renewed.
One of the most sought after players in the league is Iqraam Rayners and Stellenbosch FC could find it difficult to hold onto the striker, especially if the right offer comes along during the off-season. Both Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns are interested in the striker and it remains to be seen if Stellenbosch can keep these two giants away.
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Chiefs, meanwhile, are set to part ways with players who no longer form part of the plans at Naturena. Colombian striker Jasond Gonzalez is set for an exit with his loan deal expiring, while Njabulo Ngcobo's future at the club hangs in the balance. It's understood that Chiefs are yet to show an interest in renewing Ngcobo's contract and the clash against the already relegated Cape Town Spurs on Saturday.
Midfielder George Matlou is not available for selection this weekend due to injury, but it's believed he is heading out at Naturena. The 25-year-old's contract is set to expire in June and, with just 10 appearances this season, his chances of staying at Naturena are slim. His last appearance was against Spurs in November last year.
Veteran goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune could get to feature one more time for Amakhosi this weekend, with the goalkeeper set to leave Naturena to carry on with his career. Siyethemba Sithebe, Sifiso Hlanti, Edmilson Dove and Keagan Dolly are just some of the other players who have contracts expiring and could be heading out.
SuperSport United defender Kegan Johannes is understood to have attracted interest from Orlando Pirates as well as Tshwane rivals Mamelodi Sundowns. Indications are that SuperSport are willing to let the defender go and a decision will be made on his future in the coming weeks.
Moroka Swallows forward Gabadinho Mhango is believed to have attracted interest from SuperSport, who are determined to bolster their squad to be more competitive next season. Mhango is Swallows' top scorer with eight goals in all competitions and SuperSport are looking to bring him in as a replacement for Etiosa Ighodaro, who looks set to return to Sundowns with his loan spell expiring.
SuperSport goalkeeper Ricardo Goss will make his last appearance for SuperSport, with the club recently confirming that he is heading back to Sundowns. Goss signed a two-year loan deal with SuperSport and has been their number one throughout, but will make a return to Chloorkop to compete with the likes of Ronwen Williams, Reyaad Pieterse and Jody February. SuperSport, meanwhile, are unlikely to keep Tanzanian player Abdulrazack Hamza.
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Veli Mothwa, Ramahlwe Mphahlele and Augustine Chidi Kwem are just some of the players who could be leaving AmaZulu. Usuthu's Namibian left back, Riaan Hanamub, is understood to be heading to Pirates and the weekend's clash against KZN rivals Golden Arrows could be his last for the club.
At TS Galaxy, Vuyo Mere could be heading for retirement as he is expected to take up a role within the club. He could get to feature this weekend for one last time, though nothing has been confirmed as yet regarding his future.
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