Maritzburg United will look to make the most of the second chance they've been given in the Absa Premiership when they face Golden Arrows on the opening weekend of the new season.
Maritzburg United will look to make the most of the second chance they've been given in the Absa Premiership when they face Golden Arrows on the opening weekend of the new season.
United finished in the bottom two at the end of the last campaign but managed to avoid relegation by beating NFD opponents Royal Eagles and Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila (TTM) in the relegation-promotion play-offs.
And coach Eric Tinkler has high hopes that the KZN outfit can be much improved this season, particularly with the addition of several new signings.
New Zealander Dan Morgan, Micah Lea’alafa from the Solomon Islands and former Ajax Cape Town and Bidvest Wits midfielder Daylon Claasen recently joined the club, along with the other new men in the squad, Judas Moseamedi, Gabriel Nyoni, Kwanda Mngonyama, Phumlani Ntshangase and Yusuf Jappie.
“Dan Morgan will give us the attributes required in the left-back position, and this will increase the coach’s options in terms of defensive formations as the season progresses. He comes with a good pedigree and will also be an asset when defending set-pieces,” club boss Farook Kadodia told Maritzburg’s official website.
“Micah Lea'alafa is an attacking midfielder or winger and we believe he will be a good fit for the team and combine well with the other midfielders we have. He will provide the X-factor we’re looking for in the front line.
“Daylon Claasen is a player who comes with both European and PSL experience, and someone the coach believes will suit our style of football. A creative player with superb technique and vision, he will complement the attacking players we have at the club.”
As for Arrows, they finished a respectable 10th in the Absa Premiership last season, and coach Steve Komphela will look to build on that solid showing.
Abafana Bes'thende welcome the addition of centre-back Gladwin Shitolo from Orlando Pirates, but will have to do without Siyanda Zwane, who spent last season on loan at Arrows from Mamelodi Sundowns.
Limbikani Mzava and Wayde Jooste have also departed the Durban-based club.
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Golden Arrows v Maritzburg United
Maritzburg United will look to make the most of the second chance they've been given in the Absa Premiership when they face Golden Arrows on the opening weekend of the new season.
United finished in the bottom two at the end of the last campaign but managed to avoid relegation by beating NFD opponents Royal Eagles and Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila (TTM) in the relegation-promotion play-offs.
And coach Eric Tinkler has high hopes that the KZN outfit can be much improved this season, particularly with the addition of several new signings.
New Zealander Dan Morgan, Micah Lea’alafa from the Solomon Islands and former Ajax Cape Town and Bidvest Wits midfielder Daylon Claasen recently joined the club, along with the other new men in the squad, Judas Moseamedi, Gabriel Nyoni, Kwanda Mngonyama, Phumlani Ntshangase and Yusuf Jappie.
“Dan Morgan will give us the attributes required in the left-back position, and this will increase the coach’s options in terms of defensive formations as the season progresses. He comes with a good pedigree and will also be an asset when defending set-pieces,” club boss Farook Kadodia told Maritzburg’s official website.
“Micah Lea'alafa is an attacking midfielder or winger and we believe he will be a good fit for the team and combine well with the other midfielders we have. He will provide the X-factor we’re looking for in the front line.
“Daylon Claasen is a player who comes with both European and PSL experience, and someone the coach believes will suit our style of football. A creative player with superb technique and vision, he will complement the attacking players we have at the club.”
As for Arrows, they finished a respectable 10th in the Absa Premiership last season, and coach Steve Komphela will look to build on that solid showing.
Abafana Bes'thende welcome the addition of centre-back Gladwin Shitolo from Orlando Pirates, but will have to do without Siyanda Zwane, who spent last season on loan at Arrows from Mamelodi Sundowns.
Limbikani Mzava and Wayde Jooste have also departed the Durban-based club.
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