Ayabulela Maxwele

Attacking Midfielder (R) - Golden Arrows
11 Nov 2026
Wednesday
Process
Overview Personal Contract News 2 Transfers Relations Events 34 Awards Matches History

Events

34

  1. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Serious
    Cause
    He is unhappy about his playing time. His relationship with the manager is steady but tense. He has already raised this with the manager recently.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  2. Left out as Velemseni Ndwandwe was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Velemseni Ndwandwe was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  3. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  4. Hard conversation with the manager about playing time

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  5. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  6. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  7. Left out as Velemseni Ndwandwe was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Velemseni Ndwandwe was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  8. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  9. Manager trust is eroding

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level. Staff had already warned him about this in the last few weeks.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  10. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  11. Left out as Velemseni Ndwandwe was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Velemseni Ndwandwe was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    He is left out while unsettled over his future at the club.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  12. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  13. Left out as Velemseni Ndwandwe was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Velemseni Ndwandwe was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  14. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Moderate
    Cause
    He is unhappy about his playing time. His relationship with the manager is steady but tense.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  15. Left out as Sédé Dion was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Sédé Dion was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  16. Hard conversation with the manager about playing time

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  17. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  18. Rotated out for this match

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Sabelo Sithole was preferred — a chance to give him cup minutes.
    Cause
    Cup rotation: the manager rested regulars for this round.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  19. Reassured by the manager's half-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team were behind, and the manager needed a response. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  20. Asked the club to find him a new team

    Minor
    Cause
    Ongoing dressing-room dynamics drove this.

  21. Window closed with no move

  22. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  23. Left out as Sédé Dion was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Sédé Dion was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  24. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  25. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  26. Told he is not in the manager's plans

  27. Stayed on the bench while Velemseni Ndwandwe took the slot

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Velemseni Ndwandwe was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  28. Transfer listed

    Decision
    Cause
    Contract talks stalled — listed after repeated failed renewals
    Who
    Mothiba Kermit

  29. Contract renewal rejected

    Decision
    Movement
    3y · $525.1K/y

  30. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    3y · $525.1K/y

  31. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    3y · $525.1K/y
    Who
    Mothiba Kermit

  32. Contract extension signed

    Decision
    Movement
    3y · $525.1K/y

  33. Signed a new contract

    Moderate
    Cause
    He committed to the project on terms both sides could live with.

  34. Turned down the offered deal

    Serious
    Cause
    He turned down the club's offer. The wage was below his expectations.