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Jele Ready For Chiefs After Royal AM Debut

Veteran defender Happy Jele has reacted to making his long-awaited Royal AM debut, one week ahead of facing his old rivals Kaizer Chiefs. Jele featured for 90 minutes in the 3-1 win over Stellenbosch FC this past weekend and it was his first game in close to a year. As he...

Maduka Set To Call Upon Andile Mpisane and Jele Against Arrows

Royal AM coach John Maduka is set to be without a host of players when his side face Golden Arrows in the Nedbank Cup last 16 at Princess Magogo Stadium on Saturday (15:00). Goalkeeper Patrick Nyame is set to be out for some time after he was left injured in...

Jele Not Interested To Talk About Soweto Derby

Former Orlando Pirates defender Happy Jele says he's not interested to talk about the Soweto Derby and only focussed on his new club Royal AM. Jele was without a club after leaving Orlando Pirates at end of last season, having won everything on offer domestically with Bucs but was unlucky...

Maduka Gives Jele Update

Royal AM coach John Maduka was asked to give an update about January signing Happy Jele but painted a not-so-clear picture of when he will be ready feature for the club. Jele was signed by Royal AM in the January transfer window after he was without a club for the...

Official: Jele Lands New Club

Former Orlando Pirates captain Happy Jele has joined Royal AM, the club confirmed on Friday. The defender had been without a club since leaving Pirates at the start of the 2022/23 campaign.  It is understood that the 35-year-old was offered a non-playing role with the Buccaneers, however, he felt he still has...

Jele Spotted In Training With PSL Club

Former Orlando Pirates captain Happy Jele has been spotted in training with DStv Premiership side Royal AM. The defender has been without a club since leaving Pirates at the start of the 2022/23 campaign.  It is understood that the 35-year-old was offered a non-playing role with the Buccaneers, however, he felt...

Jele Gives Update On Club Search

Former Orlando Pirates captain Happy Jele says he hasn’t given up hope of getting a club this season.  Jele was speaking to iDiski Times senior writer Velile Mnyandu for the current edition of the newspaper after partaking in the SAFA Ekurhuleni CAF C License course.  The defender has been without a...

Jele Facing Similar Fate To Kekana

Former Orlando Pirates captain Happy Jele is still without a club and face a similar dilemma to Hlompho Kekana that he will be all but forced to hang up his boots without having a club. Jele, 35, looked destined to retire at Pirates after spending 16 years with the club,...

Time Running Out For Jele

Former Orlando Pirates captain Happy Jele has grown frustrated in his search for a new club after the likes of Cape Town City and SuperSport United opted not to pursue the veteran defender.     googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-4804738-3'); });   Royal AM have been mooted as the favourites for his signature...

Official: Royal AM Confirm New Signings

Royal AM have announced the signings of Lesvin Stoffels, Shane Roberts and Philani Cele ahead of the new season. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1652905917438-0'); }); The KZN-based side hosted a press conference on Friday morning and unveiled their new signings. "We brought back Cele cause we believe in...

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