Royal AM are reportedly looking to bring in former Orlando Pirates defender Ntsikelelo Nyauza when their current FIFA ban is lifted. The club is currently serving a ban due to an unresolved contract dispute with former Kaizer Chiefs striker Samir Nurkovic.
A Siya source has revealed that the technical team are keen to bring in Nyauza to fill the gaps left by the departures of Happy Jele, Ricardo Nascimento and Mbhazima Rikhotso. The source added that they had planned to sign Nyauza before the ban was imposed, but are now waiting until they are legally allowed to do so.
“They could have already signed him by now but because of the FIFA ban there is nothing they can do about it,” the source said. “You know they have parted ways with three defenders in Happy Jele, Nascimento and Rikhotso. That has made their defence weak and that’s why they are looking at bringing in Ntsikelelo (Nyauza) when the ban is lifted. They are planning ahead so that they are not desperate when that time comes. Their technical team has identified Nyauza as the right defender to fill up the gaps left by the other defenders who have left. It’s the technical team that feels he has the experience that they need in defence. So, they will wait until that time if it allows them.”
Nyauza, 33, has been without a team since leaving Richards Bay at the end of last season when his contract was not renewed. With plenty of experience, the former Pirates defender could prove to be a valuable asset for Royal AM once the FIFA ban is lifted.
PSLSA contacted Royal AM for comment but no response was received while this story was prepared.
