Thulani Mkhize

Striker - Free State Stars
8 Sep 2026
Tuesday
Process
Overview Personal Contract News 2 Transfers Relations Events 17 Awards Matches History

Events

17

  1. Window closed with no move

  2. Left out of the matchday squad

    Moderate
    Cause
    The current formation has no natural role for him.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  3. Asked the club to find him a new team

    Minor
    Cause
    Ongoing dressing-room dynamics drove this.

  4. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  5. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.

  6. 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.

  7. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

  8. Left out of the matchday squad

    Moderate
    Cause
    The current formation has no natural role for him.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  9. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Moderate
    Cause
    He has unresolved concerns over his contract. His relationship with the manager is steady but tense.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

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

  11. Breakthrough into the senior squad

  12. Made his senior debut for the club

  13. 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.

  14. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    3y · $125.9K/y

  15. Transfer listed

    Decision
    Cause
    Below average in surplus position group
    Who
    Hlatshwayo Andile

  16. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.

  17. Built a stronger partnership with Thamsanqa Hlatshwayo

    Minor
    Cause
    A strong training-ground partnership is behind this. A senior figure was at the centre of how it played out.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.