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Chippa confirm Manqele deal

Cape Town - Chippa United have confirmed the signing of Mamelodi Sundowns striker Edward Manqele on a 3 year contract for an undisclosed fee.

Read: Manqele starts PE chapter

Chippa are up to eighth in the PSL standings following a series of impressive performances and will be hoping to utilise the 27-year-old's experience in front of goals in order to continue their recent good form.

Manqele has been capped five times for the national team and represent his fourth PSL club following stints at Free State Stars, Sundowns and Moroka Swallows (loan deal).

Chippa United may elect to hand Manqele his debut when the Port Elizabeth-based side travel to the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium to face Polokwane City. The match kicks off at 20:15 on Saturday.

New ChilliBoyz signing: Edward Manqele (chippautdfc.co.za) 



The club released this official statement on their website:

"ChilliBoyz are pleased to announce the signing of Edward Manqele from Mamelodi Sundowns on a 3 year contract for an undisclosed fee.

The former Free State Stars and Swallows striker will add some experience to the ChilliBoyz squad.

"I have been out of football for months but I’m eager to get back to scoring goals for my new team” said Manqele.

Manqele will give Coach Rodger Sikhakhne options up front in his quest to make the ChilliBoyz a Top 8 team."

Number 38: Edward Manqele (chippautdfc.co.za)

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