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Simon van Duivenbooden has made a decision on whether to join AmaZulu.

A final decision has been reached following Bafana Bafana prospect Simon van Duivenbooden’s trial period with AmaZulu, the Siya crew understands. 

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Over the past two weeks, the Netherlands-born striker has been part of Usuthu’s pre-season camp. The 23-year-old left Dutch second division side Vitesse at the end of the season and travelled to South Africa to undergo pre-season testing with the Durban-based club, who were extremely keen to sign him ahead of the 2025/26 campaign.

Van Duivenbooden has previously been named in Hugo Broos’ preliminary Bafana Bafana squad. He was selected ahead of South Africa’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Uganda and South Sudan last year, although he didn’t make the final cut.

With the aim of getting closer to the Belgian tactician, the attacker is contemplating a return to his paternal homeland in South Africa. However, while he remains eager to play in the Betway Premiership, it will not be with the KwaZulu-Natal outfit.

Soccer Laduma has it on good authority that both the AmaZulu technical team and players were impressed by the former Netherlands youth international’s technical ability. Nonetheless, it appears that a move will not take place with sources claiming that the striker has opted against joining Arthur Zwane’s side.

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Other South African topflight clubs are believed to be interested in the player’s services, and more could now emerge with knowledge of his availability — particularly as he would not take up a foreign quota spot. Van Duivenbooden is currently a free agent and therefore not bound by the transfer window, but it remains to be seen which club will ultimately secure his signature.

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Bosnian striker Dženan Zajmović has officially confirmed his departure from TS Galaxy, following a heartfelt message on his social media platforms, bringing an end to a memorable spell with the Rockets.

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The 30-year-old forward took to Instagram to bid farewell to the Rockets, thanking club chairman Tim Sukazi, coach Adnan Beganović, and the rest of the technical staff for the opportunity to represent the Mpumalanga-based side. Zajmović described his time at Galaxy as “being part of a family” and expressed deep gratitude to his teammates, saying he learned a lot from the environment.

“Unfortunately, my chapter at TS Galaxy has come to an end. I would like to thank the chairman, the head coach, the club director, the whole staff and last but not least my AMAZING TEAMMATES. It truly felt like being part of a family,” he wrote.

Zajmović’s exit comes at a turbulent time for TS Galaxy, who are currently under a FIFA-imposed transfer ban, their fourth such sanction in less than a year. This latest departure adds to growing concerns around the club’s ability to reinforce their squad ahead of the 2025/26 season.

Despite the uncertainty off the pitch, Zajmović was one of Galaxy’s standout performers during the 2024/25 campaign.

In total, he registered 11 goals across all competitions, seven in the Betway Premiership, three in the Nedbank Cup, and one in the Carling Knockout, in just 28 appearances. He also provided two assists, underlining his influence in the final third.

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Siphesihle Ndlovu has signed for Kaizer Chiefs after leaving SuperSport United.

Former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Reneilwe Letsholonyane has explained why he feels a player like Siphesihle Ndlovu has a good chance of succeeding at Amakhosi compared to the more fancy players. 

Ndlovu was unveiled by Amakhosi on their social media platforms over the weekend after leaving SuperSport United, and joined an ever growing list of players who have signed for both Soweto giants in the PSL, having previously been on the books of Orlando Pirates.

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Before retiring, Letsholonyane had an opportunity to play against Ndlovu and reveals he wanted the versatile player to sign for Amakhosi. Ndlovu, however, signed for Pirates from Maritzurg United (now Durban City) in 2019. Letsholonyane believes Ndlovu has the right attributes to be a success at Naturena.

“Before he went to Pirates, he is one player I thought would go to Chiefs. That’s the type of player who become successful at Chiefs. He’s not fancy, but mentally strong and he is hard working. He always gives a positive attitude, even when things are not going well,” Letsholonyane said to Soccer Laduma. 

“I’ve always thought he would make a good player for Chiefs, hence I thought he would join Chiefs back then. But finally he is there where I thought he would have ben three or four years ago. I guess it’s never too late and I am sure this is God’s timing. I’ve always thought he would contribute to Chiefs based on the type of player he is and I hope it will work for him and the club. I think this is the right move for him.”

Ndlovu, who turns 29 in September, played in midfield while at SuperSport, but has previously shown that he’s got an ability to play in other positions. At Maritzburg, he was able to slot in at right or left back and this is the attitude that makes Letsholonyane believe he will be valuable asset to Amakhosi.

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“I played against him when he was at Maritzburg United and when he was at Pirates. I’ve liked him from the first few times I saw him at Maritzburg. He was obviously still young and trying to establish himself. The attitude and energy he gave was impressive. He is a different player to the normal midfielders we’ve known. He is a versatile player who can play in different roles and we saw this while he was at Maritzburg. He always gave his best in any position he played in,” Letsholonyane said to Soccer Laduma.

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Sifiso Ngobeni during his time with AmaZulu on loan from Mamelodi Sundowns

As the transfer window continues to unfold, the Siya crew has been informed that there are early talks behind the scenes suggesting Sifiso Ngobeni could be offered to Marumo Gallants, following the club’s appointment of a new head coach.

Ngobeni, who found regular game time hard to come by at Mamelodi Sundowns, is among several players who have been released by the club.

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Gallants, now under fresh leadership in Frenchman Lafitte Alexandre, are said to be quietly building a competitive squad capable of competing in the new season.

A source close to the situation has suggested that Ngobeni’s name has come up in internal discussions.

“There are conversations, and Ngobeni is one of the players who might be offered to Gallants. He needs to play regularly, and the new coach at Gallants is said to be open to bringing in players with PSL experience to strengthen the team,” said a source close to player movements.

Ngobeni, a left-back who joined Sundowns from Bloemfontein Celtic, remains highly rated for his work ethic and energy down the flank.

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A move to Gallants or any other team, even on a short-term basis, could present him with a valuable opportunity to revive his momentum and play a leading role in a rebuilding project.

Although nothing has been confirmed yet, the potential transfer would align with Gallants’ known approach of targeting quality players with topflight experience to push for quick re-entry into the elite division.

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Orbit College head coach Pogiso Makhoye has responded to reports linking the club with a loan move for Orlando Pirates winger Monnapule Saleng.

As first reported by Soccer Laduma, Orbit College is an option for Saleng to increase his game time next season, as he needs to improve his match fitness and get back to his best on the field.

On Tuesday, the Siya crew then reported how Saleng is understood to have extended his Bucs contract, thus giving Pirates the potential opportunity to loan him until he is ready for Bucs again.

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Reports in local media have now suggested Saleng is on his way to the newly-promoted side, Orbit on a loan deal for the upcoming 2025/26 season.

The Siya crew has reached out to the Orbit head coach, who has since played down reports of Saleng potentially joining the club right now.

“No. There is nothing like that. We are not getting Saleng on loan from Orlando Pirates. He is an Orlando Pirates player and that is nothing to do with us. Unless it’s officially from Orlando Pirates saying he is coming to us on loan and we have signed papers, there is nothing like that and those are just rumours,” Makhoye told Soccer Laduma.

Makhoye added that the team is still on their break, as their promotion play-off campaign only concluded on 25 June.

“We are even not back for pre-season yet. We are only returning back for pre-season on 14 July and that’s when we will start our plans for the season. So, there is nothing like that from our side,” Makhoye told the Siya crew.

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While the coach has pointed out there isn’t a deal between Pirates and Orbit for Saleng, it remains to be seen if such an agreement could still be negotiated behind the scenes later.

Soccer Laduma contacted Pirates and Orbit College for official comment on the situation but there was no response at the time of publishing this story.

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Giuseppe Rossi’s story is, on the surface, about soccer. But more than anything, it’s a story about home.

Home is a complicated thing. Sometimes it’s where you’re born. Sometimes it’s something you find. Sometimes it’s something you earn. And sometimes, it’s more than one place pulling at you at once.

They all matter. Some matter more at different points in life, and those points shift. But home is home – and that doesn’t change.

For years, Rossi’s soccer allegiances embodied that push and pull. Born in New Jersey, he famously chose to represent Italy, his family’s homeland, at the international level. Over time, Italy became his homeland, too. His proudest moments came in an Azzurri shirt – one that, he admits, still feels heavier than he can explain.

Italy was the home he chose – or, as he puts it, the one he was born into. In truth, it never felt like a choice. His commitment to Italy was rooted in pasta nights, Serie A weekends, and childhood fairytales of Roberto Baggio. Those memories shaped him, and they still do. He’s the American-born son of Italian immigrants who, like so many, felt the tension of dual identities – and the pride in both.

“For me, home is family,” Rossi told GOAL. “I was lucky enough to travel the world and live in beautiful places in Spain and Italy. Being Italian, moving to Italy when I was 12 allowed me to learn about the culture more when I was a kid. I also understand my childhood was a certain way growing up with the way we were brought up in America, with those Italian traditions, which were just like being back in Italy. For me, though, home is where family is, and this is where we’ve established ourselves.”

On Tuesday, North Jersey Pro Soccer – set to begin play in USL League One in 2026 – announced that Rossi, the 30-cap Italian international who starred for Manchester United, Villarreal, and Fiorentina, has joined as the club’s vice chairman and head of soccer. He’s not just an investor; he’s a hands-on architect. Twenty-five years after leaving North Jersey to chase a dream in Europe, Rossi is home again – with purpose.

With his playing days behind him, his next chapter is once again defined by one of life’s most powerful forces: love for where you came from.

“I don’t have to do this. I’m lucky enough that I could be stuffing my face with pasta every single day somewhere. I chose this because it’s dear to my heart,” Rossi said. “I want to see the game grow in the right way. I want to grow the game in my little garden, my home, which is in this North Jersey area. At the end of the day, if your heart is in the right place, then the rest will follow, right?”

At his core, Rossi has always followed his heart. It took him across Europe, to the highest levels of the game. It pulled him through dark moments – the kind that would leave many questioning everything. But not Rossi. His journey was never in doubt. Neither is what comes next.

All these years later, he’s back in North Jersey. And now, with perspective and experience, he has a vision for what should come next – for both himself and the game in his home community.

In an exclusive conversation with GOAL, Rossi reflected on his career, the what-ifs, and his decision to return to the sport through USL – and through home.

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – JUNE 25: Khuliso Mudau of Mamelodi Sundowns looks to pass the ball during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group F match

Khuliso Mudau’s impressive performances for Mamelodi Sundowns continue to attract attention from European clubs, with French giants now entering the race, the Siya crew has been informed.

As previously reported by Soccer Laduma, a Championship side from England had already shown interest in the Bafana Bafana international right-back.

However, sources close to the situation have now indicated that the calibre of clubs monitoring Mudau has significantly elevated.

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The insiders close to both the player and Sundowns have added that AS Monaco, who compete in France’s top-tier Ligue 1, are understood to have inquired about Mudau with the serious intention of bringing him aboard.

“There have been more enquiries, mainly after the Club World Cup but the main one is from French Ligue 1 club Monaco. They have shown interest in him and it is now all up to the two clubs whether they will agree on the move or not,” the source told Soccer Laduma.

Meanwhile, a second insider stated that the Brazilians remain determined to retain his services.

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“The talks have never stopped. All the involved parties have been talking and Sundowns have made it clear that they want to keep Mudau at the club. And with this interest from Monaco in France they are believed to be working on his new contract as soon as they can to secure his future,” the second insider revealed.

The South Africa right-back has established himself as a crucial figure for both club and country, consistently delivering standout performances.

Soccer Laduma contacted Sundowns for comment but the club had not responded before this report was published.

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