After being linked with a few clubs since the end of the 2022/23 campaign. Erick Mathoho has found a new home after parting ways with Kaizer Chiefs.
The Limpopo born player left the Glamour Boys at the end of 2022/23 campaign when his contract expired.
That was the end of a 11 years spell at Naturena having joined the club as a 22-year old from Bloemfontein Celtic in 2012.
Tower as he is effectively known in football circles won four trophies with Amakhosi including two Premier Soccer League titles.
ERICK MATHOHO FINDS NEW CLUB
But his final season at Chiefs was tame as he was restricted to just one appearance in all competitions.
The defender had been linked with several DStv Premiership clubs including TS Galaxy and Sekhukhune United.
But SN24 has been informed that the 33-year old has settled to join Polokwane City.
“Erick Mathoho has joined Polokwane City
It is a done deal, he has signed a one year contract with an option to extend for another year.
“He is excited about the deal because he can now focus on playing football “said the source.
The source told this publication that SuperSport United were also in line for Mathoho’s services but he opted for Polokwane City.
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The Limpopo based outfit are busy preparing for the new season after gaining promotion to the top flight.
City were crowned the Motsepe Foundation Championship winners after a dramatic final day of the season.
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That gave them a ticket to the Dstv Premiership, albeit with a superior goal difference as they were tied on 57 points with Cape Town Spurs.
Rise and Shine return to the Dstv Premiership following their relegation during the 2019/20 campaign.
So far, they have signed Oswin Appolis and Tlou Nkwe from Pretoria Callies. They also roped in Francious Baloyi and Kgotso Mabu from ABC Motsepe League side Dondol Stars.
Given Mashikinya also joined them from Sekhukhune United.