Grant Margeman: Rooi Mahamutsa needed at Ajax Cape Town

Ajax Cape Town midfielder Grant Margeman says Rooi Mahamutsa is a much-needed signing for the GladAfrica Championship log leaders.

On Tuesday the Urban Warriors announced the capture of the former Orlando Pirates and Free State Stars centre-back on a short-term deal.

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"I think it's a good signing for the club and for the team as well you know," Margeman tells snl24.com/kickoff.

"As you know we've been conceding goals this season. I think we've only kept one clean sheet in the league so far.

"So I think him coming in now, he is bringing in more stability you know, and then more experience also, that leadership you know, especially with the last few games coming up now in the nine games.

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"We need someone to push the guys you know. The guys might feel a bit down in some games, we need someone to push the guys, to keep them going.

"Ja I think that's what was lacking a bit at the back, a bit of leadership. The type of player that he is, he puts his body on the line for the team so he's a good signing for the team.

"All I can is, we are focusing now to win the league."

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Ajax, who have also signed Deolin Mekoa on loan from Maritzburg United, have confirmed that Calvin Marlin will remain in the interim head coach position until the end of the season.

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