Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila FC (TTM) have just signed the skilful SA midfielder, Masibusane Zongo.
TTM's president, Mr Masala Mulaudzi, hailed Zongo's signing as a great move that took place during the January transfer window. "Zongo is one of the most talented players in South Africa and one thing I like about the boy is that he is a crowd puller," Mulaudzi said. "His presence in the team will bring back our supporters to the stadium."
A soccer star who grew up in Mthatha, Eastern Cape, Zongo was discovered in 2000 when he was 12 years old and was promoted to the SuperSport senior team in 2008.
"I would like to thank the president of TTM, Mr Masala Mulaudzi, for believing in me," Zongo said. He added that he was ready to help the team win games and gain promotion. He urged TTM supporters to support the team and attend the matches. "We cannot play well if they don't come to the stadium and support us," he said. "We need all the vibrant noises from our fans."
TTM's communication and marketing manager, Tshidino Ndou, told Eyethu FM listeners in a radio interview that the team's management was aware of Zongo's lifestyle.
"Zongo's off-the-field (behaviour) is no longer a major concern as he has taken a decision to take charge of his life," Ndou said. "With our guidance, he will become the great player that he was a few years ago. He has until the end of the 2019/20 season to regain his form."