Thubelihle Mavuso, a star linked with a move to the Betway Premiership, continues to turn heads in eSwatini with his flair and skills amid growing interest in his services. Here's a look!
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Mavuso was one of the bright sparks during the 2024 COSAFA Cup earlier this year, although his country, eSwatini, were unable to reach the semi-finals of the tournament.
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The Nsingizini Hotspurs FC star put in yet another impressive display for his club in a recent clash against Mbabane Swallows, as he flexed his flamboyant skills, demonstrating the much-appreciated kasi flavour.
At 23 years old, the attacker appears to be a fan favourite in the town of Nhlangano, as many of his touches on the ball are met with resounding applause from the stands.
A report by the Eswatini Financial Times in June claimed that Richards Bay were monitoring Mavuso over a potential move to the South African top flight ahead of the current campaign.
Nevertheless, the Swati club managed to retain the player for another season, but things didn't stop there, as Mavuso again proved his talents at COSAFA, prompting more calls for him to be signed by a South African team.
Former Kaizer Chiefs star Humphrey Mlwane urged those at Amakhosi to make a move for Mavuso while it's still early.
"All the players Chiefs signed from Eswatini excelled. Ronnie Dube, Scara Thindwa, Abel Shongwe and William Shongwe, today they are all legends," Mlwane told KickOff.
"Swaziland have improved a lot. Even yesterday, Eswatini players were more offensive than our Bafana Bafana. Their goalkeeper Xolani Cama was one of my players at Malanti Chiefs.
"Eswatini are using young boys, especially Bongwa Matsebula, and Thubelihle Mavuso. They are both left-footed.
"Let's hope Kaizer Chiefs saw them, they must take them. I'm planning to give Bobby Motaung a call about these boys. Since Chiefs are rebuilding, they are not going to win the league this season, so they can be able to nurture these boys.
"Because they are young, you can even start them in the DDC [DStv Diski Challenge], and they will get them for less than R2 million. Players are not expensive in Eswatini, you still get to buy a R30,000 player."
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