Brian Mandela joins ABSA Premiership side Maritzburg United

by
Collins Okinyo
July 29, 2015

By Bonface Osano,

Brian Mandela Onyango has signed a two year contract with South African Premier League side Maritzburg United.

Confirming the good news to Soka25east.com, former Kenyan international Musa Otieno Otero who aided the move, said he is happy for the hardworking defender as he opens a new page in his professional career.

“Mandela has been consistent in his footballing career, he has shown that he is a true professional. The move to Meritzburg is a good one and we wish him well.” Musa said.

Mandela has been with Division One side Santos also of South Africa, on a three year deal which expired at the end of 2014/2015 season.

Meritzburg nicknamed The Team of Choice plays their home matches at the 12,000 capacity Harry Gwala Stadium.

At Soka25east.com we wish Mandela all the best.

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Collins Okinyo

Ex- CAF Media Expert. An expert on African football with over 15 years experience ,always with an ear to the ground with indepth knowledge of the game. I have worked for top publications including 7 years at www.supersport.com until i founded www.soka25east.com to quench the thirst of football lovers across the continent. I have trained young upcoming journalists who are now a voice in African football.I have covered World Cup,AFCON,CHAN,Champions League,Confederations Cup,Cecafa,Cosafa,Wafu and many other football tournaments across the World. Founder Football Africa Arena(FAA),Founder www.afrisportdigital.com