MBABANE – New twist!
Reports suggest that Moneni Pirates player Sibonelo ‘Jekwa’ Simelane has handed in a transfer request to the Sea Robbers. A player may make a transfer request to leave their club before the end of their contract. In this case, the player is publicly stating his desire to move, and encouraging other clubs to make an offer for him. Due to the public nature of transfer requests, they are often used by players to air their grievances, such as frustration over contract negotiations or a clash of personality with the manager. A player may remove their request if the source of unhappiness is resolved. The club can also reject a transfer request, effectively stating their intention to reject any offer for that player. Interestingly, Pirates Public Relations Officer (PRO) Sibusiso Nkambule refuted the claims. “Yes, we met with the said player yesterday but talked about other issues. We are not aware of the claims,” Nkambule said.
Worth noting is that forces side Green Mamba form part of the clubs interested in the services of the player. Police side Royal Leopard are also in the picture following a swap deal bid.
This publication earlier revealed that the Players Status Committee (PSC) ruled that prolific goal-poacher Sibonelo ‘Jekwa’ Simelane was a Moneni Pirates player. This came after the player took Pirates to the PSC for failure to release him to join a team of his choice, in capital city giants Mbabane Highlanders. The Sipho Matse-chaired PSC ruled in favour of Pirates, after the player had taken the side to the committee, on allegations that they were blocking his way from joining league rivals Highlanders.