Arrows Standing Firm On Ndlovu Amid Growing Interest

Siyanda Ndlovu during the Betway Premiership match between Kaizer Chiefs and Golden Arrows

Interested clubs may have to look elsewhere for now, with Golden Arrows understood to be in no rush to part ways with highly rated midfielder Siyanda Ndlovu.

The 22-year-old has attracted significant attention following his impressive performances for Abafana Bes’thende this season, with recent media reports linking Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns to the Arrows academy product.

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Ndlovu has enjoyed a breakthrough campaign in the Betway Premiership, contributing four goals and six assists in all competitions so far in the campaign, form that has quickly elevated him into one of the most talked-about young midfielders in the country.

However, according to information reaching the Siya crew, Arrows are reluctant to entertain offers for the midfielder at this stage, viewing him as a key part of the club’s long-term project under head coach Manqoba Mngqithi.

“Skhwishi (Ndlovu) is very much in the club’s long-term plans,” a source told the Siya crew. “He is one of the players the coach is building the team around. The idea is to grow with him and use him as a cornerstone as Arrows work towards becoming a more competitive side that can challenge higher up the table and eventually compete for trophies,” added the source.

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Ndlovu, who was promoted to the Arrows first team in 2023 after impressing in the DStv Diski Challenge, has grown steadily into his role and is now seen as a central figure in the club’s future plans.

While Arrows’ stance could change should a significant offer be tabled, sources suggest the Durban-based outfit would prefer to keep the midfielder and allow him to continue developing in a stable environment. 

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