Lehlohonolo Seema in no rush to finalise Siwelele squad

The former Golden Arrows, Polokwane City and Sekhukhune United head coach was appointed by the newly formed club two weeks ago.

Siwelele have lost a number of players since taking over their status from SuperSport United, including Ime Okon (to Hannover 96), Terrence Dzvukamanja (Scottland FC), Siphesihle Ndlovu (Kaizer Chiefs) and Bradley Grobler (Sekhukhune United).

With just a few days to go until their first league match with Golden Arrows on Saturday, Seema explained that they are still looking to bring in some players.

He said in the Sowetan: "We are still looking at bringing other players. If you have a good squad, it should be about 28 players, then you will be fine. I'm not in a rush. I only had two weeks with the team. I'm happy with the way we are. The way they have progressed is impressive. The guys are willing to progress and listen."

"It's not for me to assess the players. There were already people who were doing that and most of the decisions were taken by them. I was worried about the time [after joining the club two weeks before the new season starts]," Seema added.

"We all know that SuperSport was one of the teams that was good in development, so the talent that I found there, I was happy to have a look at them and give them the opportunity. We no longer call them youngsters; some of them have already played in the Premier League.

"There are good players who were there, but in football, you have to make decisions and get players that can help the team."

Siwelele recently announced the signing of Highbury winger Koketso Sekgodiso and are trialing former Marumo Gallants midfilelder Xola Mlambo but opted against offering contracts to fellow trialists Keagan Dolly and Thabiso Kutumela.