Bloemfontein Celtic show intent for new season with bevy of signings

04 July 2016 - 12:40 By Mark Gleeson

Bloemfontein Celtic moved decisively to put last season's disappointing Premier Soccer League campaign behind them and unveiled a bevy of new signings at the weekend.Celtic also off loaded players who do not fit into coach Serame Letsoaka’s tactical plans.Letsoaka is a massive admirer of speedy players and seeks to play a pacey counter attack game that Celtic players took a while to get used to after he joined the club in December.They plummeted down the standings but began to show signs of a revival before the end of the season.Bloemfontein Celtic mulls over signing clubless PSL top scorer Collins MbesumaBloemfontein Celtic are looking at Collins Mbesuma as a possible solution for their poor scoring form of last season‚ club officials said on Tuesday. But the addition of Deon Hotto (Lamontville Golden Arrows)‚ Cheslyn Jampies (Jomo Cosmos)‚ Mpho Maruping‚ Atusaye Nyondo (University of Pretoria)‚ Khetokwakhe Masuku (Royal Eagles)‚ Tlou Molekwane (Polokwane City) and Sibusiso Mxoyana (Vasco da Gama) is a strong signal of promise to come.Several of the additions come with a high pedigree.Hotto is a Namibian international while Molekwane formerly played at Kaizer Chiefs.Masuku and Mxoyana played at Orlando Pirates and they are being offered a chance to resurrect their respective careers after dropping down to National First Division clubs.Letsoaka told supporters at the unveiling of the new players that Thapelo Morena would be staying at the club despite heightened interest from other clubs‚ notably Chiefs.But gone are Lerato Lamola‚ who just two years ago was the second highest goal scorer in the PSL‚ and Vusi Ntanga‚ who have joined Arrows‚ and captain Bevan Fransman‚ who is moving to Maritzburg United.Celtic finished last season in 11th place. - TMG Digital..

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