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LOYAL: Former Lamontville Golden Arrows midfielder Siyabonga Nkosi

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Nkosi has signed a two-year deal with Chiefs from Lamontville Golden Arrows, ending speculation that he was heading to Orlando Pirates.

"When Chiefs announced that they were building a solid team to win trophies in the new season, I immediately told myself I'm going back home," Nkosi said yesterday.

"It's a great feeling to be back at Chiefs, who are one of the best clubs on the continent. I grew up supporting Chiefs."

Nkosi will be reunited with coach Stuart Baxter, who handed the 30-year-old his first Bafana Bafana cap in 2005.

"He's a great coach and I'm looking forward to being part of his soldiers who will contribute to the success of Chiefs in the new season," he said.

Amakhosi general manager Bobby Motaung told the club's website: "Siyabonga has a lot to offer and he is going to add to the depth in the team."

The midfielder started his professional career at Pirates in 2003-04 season.

He later went to Free State to play for Bloemfontein Celtic where he became one of the top midfielders before joining Amakhosi in 2006.

Nkosi spent only one season at Chiefs after impressing Bundesliga side Arminia Bielefeld. He also played for Israel's Maccabi Netanya before returning home to join SuperSport United.

He is one of the big names recruited by Chiefs in the past four weeks. Others are Siboniso Gaxa, Morgan Gould, Kingston Nkhatha and Brilliant Khuzwayo.

Motaung is still fishing in Free State for talented defender Mulomowandau Mathoho, who is also wanted by Mamelodi Sundowns.

"We mean business and we will keep on checking with Celtic because we want the player to come to Naturena," said Motaung.

Meanwhile, Moroka Swallows have signed Nigerian striker Felix Obada from Maritzburg United.

The biggest move of the weekend is that of former Bafana Bafana captain Aaron Mokoena, who will be playing for BidVest Wits after signing a two-year deal with the club.

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Wed May 22 18:04:27 SAST 2013 ::

Jun 18, 2012

Mtswalerr

Nkosi is a good player but no longer a Chiefs material.
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Jun 18, 2012

dadaman1

If Poppy Motaung can sign Ncanana,Mateba,Nkatha,Ncobo,Parker,Katsekatse,Ritchie etc then you can expect him to sign anyone and that means anything that moves is a Chiefs material.

Let Poppy Motaung dogs bark

TREBLE ADDICT HAS SPOKEN
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Jun 18, 2012

Mtswalerr

To put it more correctly the onus lies with Nkosi to prove that he is still possess the magic and contribution he once had. Good luck Siya!
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Jun 18, 2012

ancnduntsu

@dadaman1
Are you a soccer expert RODENT?? Which players have you signed for RODENT fc?? Do you have dogs by the way? Soccer and dogs ,what a combination!!! Treble addict i.e. DAGGA ,TIK and Whoonga. You need to go to Rehab Rodent.
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Jun 18, 2012

ancnduntsu

@Mtswalerr
Well thought and written. Agree 200%!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Jun 18, 2012

Stumaeza

Welcome home Siya...we need you & we know you are a good player.

Shapa Khosi Shapa
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Jun 18, 2012

PANJOdeTIGER

One of my best players in the PSL! welcome home Mr Nkosi we must give you jezy# 10!
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Jun 18, 2012

T'dpole

Why don't Poppy go and take Mbesuma from Arrows back to Naturena and whilst on it, bring back Putco "woman beater" Mafani, they would make great contribution in Chieps!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Jun 18, 2012

mathopeed

One of the Best and disciplined player in SA. Im a Downs fan, wud like to wish you all the best. Chiefs will be unstoppable this season.,
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Jun 18, 2012

Papage

Now a new retirement home is build
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