POLOKWANE, SOUTH AFRICA — The winds of change are blowing fiercely through Limpopo. In a decisive move to restructure their squad for the upcoming 2026/27 Betway Premiership season, Sekhukhune United have officially confirmed the departure of several highly decorated veterans, headline-makers, and squad players.
The club has opted against renewing the expiring contracts of six first-team personnel as management clears significant wage space ahead of the arrival of incoming head coach Cedric Kaze.
Title-Winning Pedigree Hits the Free Agency Market
The departures are headlined by two of South African football’s most experienced domestic generals:
- Thabang Monare: The 36-year-old midfield anchor leaves Babina Noko after a brief stint, following a highly successful trophy-laden era with Orlando Pirates.
- Rivaldo Coetzee: The former Mamelodi Sundowns defensive midfielder and center-back moves on after previously establishing himself as a serial league winner with the Brazilians.
Joining them in the exit lounge is veteran Premier Soccer League striker Bradley Grobler, whose short tenure adding seasoned firepower to the front line has come to a close.
The Official Exit List
| Player | Position | Previous High-Profile Clubs |
| Thabang Monare | Central Midfield | Orlando Pirates, Bidvest Wits |
| Rivaldo Coetzee | Defensive Midfield / CB | Mamelodi Sundowns, Ajax Cape Town |
| Bradley Grobler | Centre-Forward | SuperSport United, Ajax Cape Town |
| Sikhosonke Langa | Left-Back | Mbombela United |
| Katlego Mohamme | Centre-Back | Mamelodi Sundowns, Pretoria Callies |
| Ryan Baartman | Defender | Cape Town All Stars |
Building for a Top-Three Push
In an official statement released via their digital media platforms, the club bid a respectful farewell to the departing group:
“The Club has decided not to renew contracts of the following players: Bradley Grobler, Thabang Monare, Sikhosonke Langa, Katlego Mohamme, Ryan Baartman and Rivaldo Coetzee. Thank you for your immense contribution towards Babina Noko, we wish you well.”
With highly regarded tactical mind Cedric Kaze stepping into the hot seat, the dramatic offloading of these veteran profiles signals an aggressive pivot toward a younger, high-tempo tactical blueprint aimed at breaking into the league’s top three positions.
