Dean Mothiba

Left Midfielder - Free State Stars
29 Aug 2026
Saturday
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Overview Personal Contract News 4 Transfers Relations Events 18 Awards Matches History

Events

18

  1. Clashed with Percy Mabunda over training standards

    Minor
    Cause
    The disagreement started because they judged training effort very differently. It played out on the training ground in front of the rest of the squad.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  2. Clashed with Luther Hlatshwayo over training standards

    Minor
    Cause
    The disagreement started because they judged training effort very differently. It played out on the training ground in front of the rest of the squad.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  3. Criticised in a full-time post-mortem

    Minor
    Cause
    It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  4. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

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

    Minor
    Cause
    The team were behind, and the manager needed a response. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  6. Personality clash with Andile Mabunda

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  7. Personality clash with Itumeleng Jali

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  8. 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.

  9. Clashed with Morgan Zungu over training standards

    Minor
    Cause
    The disagreement started because they judged training effort very differently. It played out on the training ground in front of the rest of the squad.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  10. Signed a new contract

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

  11. Clashed with Sifiso Phiri over training standards

    Minor
    Cause
    The disagreement started because they judged training effort very differently. It played out on the training ground in front of the rest of the squad.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  12. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  13. Contract extension signed

    Decision
    Movement
    3y · $1.8M/y

  14. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    3y · $1.8M/y

  15. He has started to want: The manager’s trust

    Mind

  16. Wants to test himself in a stronger league

    Moderate
    Cause
    He has outgrown his league and wants to prove himself at a higher level. (He is openly ambitious.; He is clearly above the club's overall level.)
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  17. Clashed with Percy Mabunda over training standards

    Minor
    Cause
    The disagreement started because they judged training effort very differently. It played out on the training ground in front of the rest of the squad.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  18. Clashed with Luther Hlatshwayo over training standards

    Minor
    Cause
    The disagreement started because they judged training effort very differently. It played out on the training ground in front of the rest of the squad.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.