Former Orlando Pirates striker leaves SABC Sport for SuperSport TV!

Phumudzo Manendze, a former Orlando Pirates striker, has moved from SABC Sport to SuperSport TV, where he will continue to work as a football pundit.

On Tuesday, Manenezhe announced his immediate resignation from the state broadcaster, ending his seven-year association with the SABC.

On Friday afternoon, it was officially announced that “The Bold and The Beautiful” was SuperSport TV’s newest “signing.”

In a statement, the pay-per-view network announced that Manenezhe will begin serving in his new capacity on August 1, 2022.

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Makhanya enjoys a goal celebration with Phumudzo Manenzhe. Image: @TheBold27 / Twitter

Orlando Pirates ex-striker signs with Supersport TV:

“We’re thrilled to be welcoming Phumudzo, whose astute analysis and engaging on-air personality will complement our strong soccer offering and offer a new and exciting voice to our audiences,” said Marc Jury, SuperSport chief executive.

Reaction of Manenezhe to joining Supersport TV:

“I can’t wait to start,” he said. “The slogan itself says it all – I’m joining the World of Champions. I can’t wait to share my experience with viewers.”

“I refer to myself as the head coach of people sitting and watching on their couches. The head coach’s role is to guide them through the PSL season, and I’m especially excited to be talking to people both in South Africa and beyond, to the fans across the continent,” concluded Manenezhe.