TS Galaxy have landed the signature of a highly-rated Mamelodi Sundowns attacker as the Rockets continue to bolster the squad for the 2022/23 season.
Vilakazi joins Galaxy following his departure at Sundowns. However, the length of the contract at his new club is undisclosed. He leaves Sundowns with five league titles, the MTN8, and a CAF Super Cup after six years, making 138 appearances, scoring 29 goals, and providing 21 assists. Vilakazi’s contract with Sundowns expired at the end of June, and the club opted against triggering the option that will see him stay at Chloorkop for the 2022/23 season after lengthy talks.
TS Galaxy have announced former Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Sibusiso Vilakazi, 32, as a new signing before the start of the 2022-2023 season.
The midfielder, who won his first league title with Bidvest Wits in May 2016 before moving to Sundowns, made only eight league and five cup appearances last season as he also battled injuries. Vilakazi's move came as no surprise as he battled for game time at the Brazilians last season. TS Galaxy have announced former Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Sibusiso Vilakazi, 32, as a new signing before the start of the 2022-2023 season.
The arrival of high profile names like 'Vila' from Mamelodi Sundowns and Mlambo as a free agent is a big statement of intent following the club's 13th place ...
Galaxy did just enough to ensure another season in the top flight after fighting back from going eight games without a win at the start of last season. The arrival of Bosnian Ramovic was a huge boost for the Mpumalanga bases side and the arrival of these two midfielder could spell a new era for the club. The Soweto-born Xola Mlambo was a part of a huge list of players released by AmaZulu at the end of the season following a tumultuous season at the Durban based club.
PSL side TS Galaxy have confirmed the signing of former Mamelodi Sundowns attacking midfielder Sibusiso Vilakazi.
"Vilakazi will join the Rockets at camp in Pietermaritzburg this coming weekend. Vilakazi is the former Premier Soccer League Footballer of the Season." "He can operate as a number 10 or as an out-and-out striker.
TS Galaxy have officially acquired the services of former Kaizer Chiefs target Sibusiso Vilakazi from Mamelodi Sundowns.
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TS Galaxy have confirmed signing former Mamelodi Sundowns attacking midfielder Sibusiso Vilakazi. News of the 32-year-old Vilakazi's signing was confirmed ...
TS Galaxy FC has completed the signing of Sibusiso "Villa" Vilakazi. Welcome to the Rockets Family Villa.— TS Galaxy FC (@TSGALAXYFC) #Siyadumuza #TheRockets #TSG #WeAreHereToStay pic.twitter.com/OxLvAAaStb July 14, 2022 In the 2013/14 season, while playing for BidVest Wits, the midfielder won the Premier Soccer League (PSL) Footballer of the Season award.
Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Themba Zwane was emotional to see his long-time friend and teammate Sibusiso Vilakazi leave the club.
He was always pushing me and I was also pushing him. “What I can say about Vila is that I met him while we were in the under-23 national team and he became a bother to me,” Zwane told the media yesterday. Speaking to the media in Rustenburg, Zwane said he will miss the battle he had with Vilakazi at training and said that he is now looking forward to facing him in the opposition team.
TS Galaxy have announced former Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Sibusiso Vilakazi, 32, as a new signing before the start of the 2022-2023 season.
The midfielder, who won his first league title with Bidvest Wits in May 2016 before moving to Sundowns, made only eight league and five cup appearances last season as he also battled injuries. His contract with Sundowns, the team he joined in 2016, expired in June and was not renewed. TS Galaxy have announced former Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Sibusiso Vilakazi, 32, as a new signing before the start of the 2022-2023 season.
TS Galaxy have added former Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Vilakazi to their squad ahead of the new DStv Premiership season.
He left Wits in 2016 for Sundowns, where he won a number of trophies at the club including five Premier Soccer League titles, one Caf Super Cup, one Telkom Knockout Cup, one MTN8 Cup and two Nedbank Cups. Vilakazi joins the Mpumalanga based club having enjoyed quite an incredible career, which began at Bidvest Wits juniors, where he was promoted to the senior team in 2009 and went on to captain the side at some point. “TS Galaxy FC has completed the signing of Sibusiso “Villa” Vilakazi. Welcome to the Rockets Family Villa,” the club wrote on their official Twitter account.
Former Mamelodi Sundowns striker Sandile Ndlovu has commented on Sibusiso Vilakazi's move to TS Galaxy.
It has become a norm for them to get too comfortable, but I believe TS Galaxy will bring the best out in him, because they play good football which can suit him." "I'm very happy for Sibusiso Vilakazi, I think he is no longer adding anything at Mamelodi Sundowns, so moving to another team is a great opportunity to revive himself. Ndlovu told the Siya crew.
Mamelodi Sundowns and Sibusiso Vilakazi have parted ways and said their goodbyes on social media with Vila looking back at fond memories with Masandawana.
He stated that the number 11 is a nostalgic one for him because it's the number he wore during his youth. Both Sundowns and the departing Vilakazi said their goodbyes on social media, with Sundowns posting one last interview of Vilakazi looking back fondly at his time with Ka bo Yellow. The TS Galaxy-bound Sibusiso Vilakazi has said his goodbyes to Mamelodi Sundowns and explained the meaning of his jersey numbers during his time in Chloorkop.