By Lwazi Dlamini
Former Mbabane Highlanders dribbling wizard, Tshepo ‘Skhwama’ Matete has bounced back to money-spinning South Africa’s Premier Soccer League (PSL) after being unveiled by Chippa United on Wednesday.
Matete played for Highlanders in the 2020/2021 season but was released by the Capital City giants after failing to make an impact. He then moved to Botswana’s Township Rollers where he also had a short stint before migrating back to South Africa to play for the National First Division side, Tshakuma Tsha Madzivhandila.
TSHEPO “SKHWAMA” MATETE✍??
— Chippa United FC (@ChippaUnitedFC) February 1, 2023
The Club are delighted to announce the signing of Tshepo Matete.
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Matete, known for his skills and technique, started training with Chippa United in December and he has impressed the Eastern Cape-based side’s coach, Morgan Mammila.
According to South Africa’s Soccer Laduma website, Matete has signed a one-year contract with Chippa United which will see him reunite with Mammila who was at Baroka when he signed in 2005 from the amateur clubs in Katlehong.
The 31-year-old showboat master has spent his career moving between professional football and the amateur ranks.