Maritzburg United cut FOUR players as team rebuild begins

Maritzburg United have started their rebuilding process following the conclusion of the 2020/21 season with FOUR players set to leave the club.

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Earlier reports had suggested Kwanda Mngonyama was poised to depart the club and that has now been confirmed along with the exits of Jethren Barr, Daniel Morgan, and Dusan Stevic.

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Maritzburg United club chairperson Farook Kadodia told the club’s official website: “We would like to extend our sincere well wishes to Kwanda, Daniel, Jethren and Dusan for their future endeavours.

“Jethren’s contract had come to an end and we decided to release him.

“With Daniel and Kwanda we elected not to take up options to extend their stays.

“We would like to thank the four for their hard work and commitment in the club’s cause, which has been much appreciated and valued.”

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The Team of Choice will now turn their attention to bolstering their squad.

“Maritzburg United are still in negotiations with a few other players and we will announce our plans to bring on board new players in the upcoming weeks,” read a statement on the club’s official website.

Maritzburg United finished 13th in the DStv Premiership standings with 30 points thanks to seven wins, nine draws and 14 defeats.

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