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IN FULL BLOEM? Kurt Lentjies of Maritzburg United is likely to be wearing the green and white of Bloemfontein Celtic next season. Photo: Michael Sheehan/Gallo Images

 Larsen continues major overhaul 

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Coach Clinton Larsen has overseen a major overhaul of his squad in the off-season that has so far seen 13 players leave, with Mulomowandau Mathoho set to follow in the coming days.

But one positive for Celtic fans is the possible arrival of former junior international Lentjies. Both Celtic and United have told Sowetan that a deal is imminent and that they hope to conclude negotiations today.

"We are just waiting for Maritzburg to get back to us but we are very positive about signing Lentjies. He would be a good addition to our squad," said Celtic CEO Khumbulani Konco.

Maritzburg chairman Farook Kadodia added: "That deal is quite strong and I believe it will be wrapped up soon."

Meanwhile, Konco says that Celtic's camp in Johannesburg from July 9 to 20 will be the springboard for an improved showing this season.

"Being in camp will be crucial for the players. Having made so many changes to the squad, it is important that the new players are integrated into the team quickly. When you go away it gives you the opportunity to all be together 24 hours a day and helps to build an understanding. Plus, we will be playing against some top friendly opponents."

So far Celtic have lost defenders Bevan Fransch, Luyanda Hlongwa, Prince Hlela and Kgotso Moleko; midfielders Clifford Mulenga, Thokozani Mshengu, Phenyo Mongala, Cecil Oerson, Siyabonga Mbatha, Moses Spandeel and Papi Zothwane; and strikers Ezenwa Otorogu and Ransford Osei.

Their only signings so far have been John Arwuah (from SuperSport United), Siyabonga Nontshinga (Jomo Cosmos) and Auguston Leonard (Moroka Swallows).

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Jun 26, 2012

Papage

All the teams are changing players, will we see a good football next season? hope so.
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Jun 26, 2012

Papage

and please make sure all the players are properly registered, we dont want stories at the end of the season.
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Jun 26, 2012

GERMAN-CUT

So far Celtic have lost defenders Bevan Fransch, Luyanda Hlongwa, Prince Hlela and Kgotso Moleko; midfielders Clifford Mulenga, Thokozani Mshengu, Phenyo Mongala, Cecil Oerson, Siyabonga Mbatha, Moses Spandeel and Papi Zothwane; and strikers Ezenwa Otorogu and Ransford Osei.

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ijoooooo!!!!! they lost the whole team mos!!! this means we will see a totally new Celtics.....

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Jun 26, 2012

Mhungumbye

Some of these names I only here them now but Papi left Celtic long time ago muus, so, in a nutshell o repota masipa fela.
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Jun 26, 2012

TMOETI

I just hope that the next season will not become a Cosmos season for Celtic. Mshengu, Mangale, Spandeel and Mbatha, these are all players who had an impact on the good performance of Sewelele. And up to so, there is not even a number of 4 to 5 players that have signed with Celtic already. It seems like Celtic will become Sewelele sa ma Cosmos.
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Jun 26, 2012

Gusheshe

Celtics released Mulenga tjerr that boy is a gem wish my club sign him
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Jun 26, 2012

skopa27

@sowetan

please get ur acts 2gether

cliford mulenga was signed by supersport he was not release on free & prince hlela refused to extend his stay at celtics
papi zodwane & phenyo mongalo has return to their respective clubs loan spell over

please do sum peoper research

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