Jomo Cosmos new team

The Jomo Cosmos Technical team has released a list of 38 players expectedto prosecute this season’s NFD campaign, which kicks off in August.

According to Ezenkosi’s spokesman Lucky Mhlathe who spoke on behalf of management, the signing of players is still an on-going process, but however, the current list forms the core of players to represent Cosmos in the new season.

“Yes, there might still be room for a couple more players but at the moment the 38-man squad is our authentic list for now,” Mhlathe said.

So far 12 players have been signed on since the team resumed for pre-season on July 2, and similarly a number of tired legs have been offloaded to pave way for new incoming talent.

Amongst players who have made their exits is veteran forward Alton Meiring, centre back Sello Moses Matete, Zimbabwean attacker Alois Ngwerume and midfielder McDonald Nhlapo.

The trio of left back Tsietsi Makwanazi, midfielder Mbulelo Strydom and right back Vincent Kobola were also let go in a rebuilding process aimed at ushering in a new look Cosmos.

Meanwhile dashing winger Lazarus Kaimbi has since returned to Thailand where he spent part of last season on loan, and will not be a part of Ezenkosi’s set up this term.

The current squad includes newly-signed aspiring goalkeeper from the Vaal, Tsatsi Theletsane who incidentally, is a cousin to midfield sensation Bongani “Shuffle” Theletsane. The 20-year-old is making his debut in the NFD this season.

The full squad:

Goalkeepers: Buti Khoza, Abisai Shiningayamwe, Tsatsi Theletsane

Defenders: Gladwin Shitolo, Ofosu Appiah, Lehlohonolo Nonyane, Themba Shabalala, Thabo Mokgalushi, Handsome Sibande, Sizwe Maseko, Awonke Kwenene, Rhulani Manzini, Shane Thompson, Kulani Mavasa

Midfielders: El-Hadji Samb, Siyabonga Nhlapo, Bamuza Sono, Lebogang Pila, Bongani Theletsane, Phetego Maebela, Matsilele Sono Junior, Sandile Tati, Broderick Burds, Vusi Zungu, Karabo Mokoena, Tshepo Sekhibidu, Chaid White, Kaylan Moore, Gerson Badenhorst, Thabang Monare

Forwards: Modibo Sidibe, Lethola Mofokeng, Allain Lebyane, Mduduzi Makwakwa, Madoda Motha, Richard Danser, Phinda Dlamini, Shaydon Short

Technical team: Head Coach: E.M. ‘Jomo’ Sono, Assistant Coaches: Siza Dlamini, Gerald Mtshali, McDonald Makhubedu, Goalkeeper Coaches: Mpangi Merikani, Avril Phali, Team Doctor: Simon Nyase, Physiotherapists: Ricardo Rebelo, Amos Dhlomo, General Manager (Football): Andrew Rabutla, Communications Manager: Lucky Mhlathe