Sithebe hopes all is forgiven ahead of Chiefs-AmaZulu clash
Recent Chiefs recruit Siyethemba Sithebe hopes previous issues can be put in the past as he prepares to come up against his former team.
Earlier this year, AmaZulu were reported to have ‘evidence’ of Kaizer Chiefs approaching Sithebe sooner than they should have, with his former club insisting that terms had been agreed before the transfer window opened in January.
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The 29-year-old was then frozen out at AmaZulu after his decision to agree to a pre-contract with Amakhosi incensed Usuthu club bosses, who had previously hit out at Chiefs, stating that the Soweto giants weren’t honest in the deal involving Sithebe, and even suggested they could take the case the legal route.
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However, the AmaZulu president Sandile Zungu more recently revealed that clear-the-air talks were successfully held with Kaizer Chiefs’ Bobby and Jessica Motaung.
“We enjoy relationships with other clubs, not only Orlando Pirates, yes I used to support them but now they are my competitors,” Zungu said on Ukhozi FM. “I enjoy (good) relationships with other teams, we talk with them, and even now there are talks with TS Galaxy, Cape Town City and others.
“Even Kaizer Chiefs, whatever happens with one of the players, we’ve spoken about it with Bobby and Jessica Motaung. It is in the past now, we are at peace, so there’s no longer bad blood.”
Sithebe has now shared a message with his former employer
Ahead of Chiefs’ MTN8 semi-final first leg with AmaZulu, Sithebe said the saga around the issue with his former club was now in the past.
“As I said before the Chairman knows what happened and I didn’t talk with him. Everything I heard was from the newspapers,” he told reporters.
“I don’t know if we did see eye to eye with him or what. That’s why I said whatever happened I’m sorry to him, so if he also forgives me then it’s good. I think he also knows where the mistake was.”
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In an interview with Soccer Laduma, Sithebe previously aid he was unfortunately unable to chat with Zungu on his last day at the club, but he has shared a positive message with him as he starts a new chapter in his career.
“Chairman, I do understand that football is a business, and things happen in this game, and, as players, we are guided in our decisions by contracts that we get offered, which I’m sure you understand,” said Sithebe.
“Having said this, I thank you wholeheartedly for the chance that you have given me to play for the club under your leadership since you took over (from the previous owners). We have been like a family, and I enjoyed the time I spent with the club under your leadership. I thank you.”
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