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By Katlego Modiba

Football Journalist


SuperSport re-sign goalkeeper Arubi

'Coming back home is one of the best decisions I have made in my football career,' said Washington Arubi in a statement.


SuperSport United have bolstered their squad with two new signings ahead of the new DStv Premiership season with Washington Arubi and Tanzanian international defender Abdulrazack Hamza.

The 37-year-old Arubi joins from relegated Marumo Gallants on a one-year deal with an option of another season. Zimbabwean goalkeeper was part of the Gallants team that reached the CAF Confederation Cup semi-final last season.

“Matsatsantsa are very pleased to confirm the signature of Washington Arubi from Marumo Gallants on a one-year deal with an option to extend,” the club announced on Wednesday.

“And we would like to announce the signature of Tanzanian international defender Abdulrazack Hamza on a one-year contract.”

The well-travelled Arubi is back at the club where he spent the 2018-2019 season, though he failed to make a single appearance.

Coming home

“Coming back home is one of the best decisions I have made in my football career,” he said in a statement.

“I still believe I have what it takes to compete at the highest level and I’m happy to be back home. I’m looking forward to a great season.”

The 20-year-old Hamza will be expected to plug the gap left in defence after Thatayaone Ditlhokwe’s move Kaizer Chiefs. He also expressed delight at joining Matsatsantsa Pitori.

“I’m excited to join a club and I feel like this a huge opportunity for me to prove myself. I’m looking forward to worm everyone here and to grow as a professional footballer,” he said.

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