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South African Premier Soccer League
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Scouting Department

Active Scouts
4
Monitored
18
Report Ready
0
Open Assignments
0
Meetings (90d)
16
Shortlisted
5
Rejected/Blocked
0
Avg Confidence
65%

Scout Workload

5
Name Role Active Report Ready Confidence Last Observed Regions
Andile Hlatshwayo Manager 8 0 63% 25.01.2027
Itumeleng Mkhize Director of Football 7 0 66% 25.01.2027
Khama Mabunda Chief Scout 2 0 67% 01.01.2027
Erick Tau Scout 1 0 65% 17.08.2026
Sifiso Mahlangu Scout 0 0 0%

Active Monitoring

18
Player Position Age Club Scout Source Status Started Last Observed Watched Matches CA PA Confidence Role Fit Value Request Latest Vote Decision Risk
Nikita Vershinin DM 22 Zenit Khama Mabunda Staff Tip Negotiating 01.01.2027 01.01.2027 1 0 84 92 68% 100% 1.9M — Approve Promote to Shortlist
Nikita Vershinin DM 22 Zenit Itumeleng Mkhize Staff Tip Negotiating 21.09.2026 21.09.2026 1 0 84 92 68% 100% 1.9M — Approve Promote to Shortlist
Thabang Molaoa DC 26 Chippa United Andile Hlatshwayo Staff Tip Negotiating 18.01.2027 18.01.2027 1 0 95 91 67% 100% 65.0K — Approve Keep Monitoring
Karol Mészáros AML 33 Tatran Prešov Khama Mabunda Staff Tip Negotiating 01.01.2027 01.01.2027 1 0 96 96 66% 100% 600.0K — Approve Promote to Shortlist
Karol Mészáros AML 33 Tatran Prešov Itumeleng Mkhize Staff Tip Negotiating 30.11.2026 30.11.2026 1 0 96 96 66% 100% 600.0K — Approve Promote to Shortlist
Ziyanda Mchunu DL 18 Kaizer Chiefs Itumeleng Mkhize Staff Tip Active 21.09.2026 21.09.2026 1 0 73 81 72% 100% 200.0K — Approve Keep Monitoring
Tebogo Mlangeni DM 19 Kaizer Chiefs Itumeleng Mkhize Staff Tip Active 07.12.2026 07.12.2026 1 0 76 88 69% 100% 250.0K — Approve Keep Monitoring
Maxim Radchenko DR 20 Rostov Itumeleng Mkhize Staff Tip Active 11.01.2027 11.01.2027 1 0 79 86 68% 100% 800.0K — Approve Keep Monitoring
Sisanda Mbhele AMR 21 Chippa United Andile Hlatshwayo Staff Tip Active 25.01.2027 25.01.2027 1 0 87 88 67% 100% 35.0K — Approve Keep Monitoring
Siyabonga Mashinini AMR 24 Polokwane City Andile Hlatshwayo Staff Tip Active 25.01.2027 25.01.2027 1 0 90 87 67% 100% 50.0K — Approve Keep Monitoring
George Matlou ML 28 Kaizer Chiefs Andile Hlatshwayo Staff Tip Active 31.08.2026 31.08.2026 1 0 93 108 67% 100% 190.0K — Approve Keep Monitoring
Ntando Ngwenya AML 20 Golden Arrows Andile Hlatshwayo Staff Tip Active 03.08.2026 03.08.2026 1 0 85 70 67% 100% 15.0K — Approve Keep Monitoring
Bandile Dlamini WL 23 Chippa United Andile Hlatshwayo Staff Tip Active 03.08.2026 03.08.2026 1 0 68 93 67% 100% 45.0K — Approve Keep Monitoring
Thalente Mbatha DM 27 Orlando Pirates Itumeleng Mkhize Staff Tip Active 25.01.2027 25.01.2027 1 0 114 114 66% 100% 5.8M — Approve Keep Monitoring
Luther Modiba DM 17 SuperSport United Erick Tau Staff Tip Active 17.08.2026 17.08.2026 1 0 94 103 65% 100% 250.0K — Approve Keep Monitoring
Rushwin Dortley DL 24 Kaizer Chiefs Itumeleng Mkhize Staff Tip Active 01.01.2027 01.01.2027 1 0 110 115 54% 100% 1.1M — — —
Kamogelo Sebelebele DR 22 Orlando Pirates Andile Hlatshwayo Staff Tip Active 03.08.2026 03.08.2026 1 0 110 123 53% 100% 195.0K — — —
Malibongwe Khoza DC 22 Mamelodi Sundowns Andile Hlatshwayo Staff Tip Active 03.08.2026 03.08.2026 1 0 115 111 53% 100% 150.0K — — —

Scouting Reports

0
No detailed scouting reports yet.

Scouting Assignments

0
No active scouting assignments.

Match Scouting Assignments

0
No scouts assigned to attend matches.

Recruitment Meetings

16
22.02.2027 #30
Participants: Khama Mabunda Chief ScoutSifiso Mahlangu ScoutErick Tau ScoutItumeleng Mkhize Director of FootballAndile Hlatshwayo Manager
Meeting Decisions
Player Decision Request Consensus Chief Data Board Risk Budget Fit Reason
Ntando Ngwenya Keep Monitoring — 0.71 — — 0.20 0.00 Split or insufficient confidence
Bandile Dlamini Keep Monitoring — 0.71 — — 0.20 0.00 Split or insufficient confidence
Luther Modiba Keep Monitoring — 0.69 — — 0.20 0.02 Split or insufficient confidence
George Matlou Keep Monitoring — 0.71 — — 0.20 0.02 Split or insufficient confidence
Ziyanda Mchunu Keep Monitoring — 0.79 — — 0.20 0.02 Split or insufficient confidence
Tebogo Mlangeni Keep Monitoring — 0.76 — — 0.20 0.02 Split or insufficient confidence
Maxim Radchenko Keep Monitoring — 0.75 — — 0.20 0.08 Split or insufficient confidence
Sisanda Mbhele Keep Monitoring — 0.71 — — 0.20 0.00 Split or insufficient confidence
Siyabonga Mashinini Keep Monitoring — 0.71 — — 0.20 0.00 Split or insufficient confidence
Thalente Mbatha Keep Monitoring — 0.73 — — 0.20 0.56 Split or insufficient confidence
Nikita Vershinin Promote to Shortlist — 1.87 ✓ — 0.00 0.19 Consensus signing
Karol Mészáros Promote to Shortlist — 1.82 ✓ — 0.00 0.06 Consensus signing
Scout Votes
Scout Player Vote Score Confidence Reason
Andile Hlatshwayo Ntando Ngwenya Approve 0.71 67% Role Fit
Andile Hlatshwayo Bandile Dlamini Approve 0.71 67% Role Fit
Erick Tau Luther Modiba Approve 0.69 65% Role Fit
Andile Hlatshwayo George Matlou Approve 0.71 67% Role Fit
Itumeleng Mkhize Ziyanda Mchunu Approve 0.79 72% Role Fit
Itumeleng Mkhize Tebogo Mlangeni Approve 0.76 69% Role Fit
Itumeleng Mkhize Maxim Radchenko Approve 0.75 68% Role Fit
Andile Hlatshwayo Sisanda Mbhele Approve 0.71 67% Role Fit
Andile Hlatshwayo Siyabonga Mashinini Approve 0.71 67% Role Fit
Itumeleng Mkhize Thalente Mbatha Approve 0.73 66% Role Fit
Itumeleng Mkhize Nikita Vershinin Approve 0.74 68% Role Fit
Khama Mabunda Nikita Vershinin Approve 1.13 68% Role Fit
Itumeleng Mkhize Karol Mészáros Approve 0.72 66% Role Fit
Khama Mabunda Karol Mészáros Approve 1.10 66% Role Fit
15.02.2027 #29
Participants: Khama Mabunda Chief ScoutSifiso Mahlangu ScoutErick Tau ScoutItumeleng Mkhize Director of FootballAndile Hlatshwayo Manager
Meeting Decisions
Player Decision Request Consensus Chief Data Board Risk Budget Fit Reason
Ntando Ngwenya Keep Monitoring — 0.71 — — 0.20 0.00 Split or insufficient confidence
Bandile Dlamini Keep Monitoring — 0.71 — — 0.20 0.00 Split or insufficient confidence
Luther Modiba Keep Monitoring — 0.69 — — 0.20 0.02 Split or insufficient confidence
George Matlou Keep Monitoring — 0.71 — — 0.20 0.02 Split or insufficient confidence
Ziyanda Mchunu Keep Monitoring — 0.79 — — 0.20 0.02 Split or insufficient confidence
Tebogo Mlangeni Keep Monitoring — 0.76 — — 0.20 0.02 Split or insufficient confidence
Maxim Radchenko Keep Monitoring — 0.75 — — 0.20 0.08 Split or insufficient confidence
Sisanda Mbhele Keep Monitoring — 0.71 — — 0.20 0.00 Split or insufficient confidence
Siyabonga Mashinini Keep Monitoring — 0.71 — — 0.20 0.00 Split or insufficient confidence
Thalente Mbatha Keep Monitoring — 0.73 — — 0.20 0.56 Split or insufficient confidence
Nikita Vershinin Promote to Shortlist — 1.87 ✓ — 0.00 0.19 Consensus signing
Karol Mészáros Promote to Shortlist — 1.82 ✓ — 0.00 0.06 Consensus signing
Scout Votes
Scout Player Vote Score Confidence Reason
Andile Hlatshwayo Ntando Ngwenya Approve 0.71 67% Role Fit
Andile Hlatshwayo Bandile Dlamini Approve 0.71 67% Role Fit
Erick Tau Luther Modiba Approve 0.69 65% Role Fit
Andile Hlatshwayo George Matlou Approve 0.71 67% Role Fit
Itumeleng Mkhize Ziyanda Mchunu Approve 0.79 72% Role Fit
Itumeleng Mkhize Tebogo Mlangeni Approve 0.76 69% Role Fit
Itumeleng Mkhize Maxim Radchenko Approve 0.75 68% Role Fit
Andile Hlatshwayo Sisanda Mbhele Approve 0.71 67% Role Fit
Andile Hlatshwayo Siyabonga Mashinini Approve 0.71 67% Role Fit
Itumeleng Mkhize Thalente Mbatha Approve 0.73 66% Role Fit
Itumeleng Mkhize Nikita Vershinin Approve 0.74 68% Role Fit
Khama Mabunda Nikita Vershinin Approve 1.13 68% Role Fit
Itumeleng Mkhize Karol Mészáros Approve 0.72 66% Role Fit
Khama Mabunda Karol Mészáros Approve 1.10 66% Role Fit
08.02.2027 #28
Participants: Khama Mabunda Chief ScoutSifiso Mahlangu ScoutErick Tau ScoutItumeleng Mkhize Director of FootballAndile Hlatshwayo Manager
Meeting Decisions
Player Decision Request Consensus Chief Data Board Risk Budget Fit Reason
Ntando Ngwenya Keep Monitoring — 0.71 — — 0.20 0.00 Split or insufficient confidence
Bandile Dlamini Keep Monitoring — 0.71 — — 0.20 0.00 Split or insufficient confidence
Luther Modiba Keep Monitoring — 0.69 — — 0.20 0.02 Split or insufficient confidence
George Matlou Keep Monitoring — 0.71 — — 0.20 0.02 Split or insufficient confidence
Ziyanda Mchunu Keep Monitoring — 0.79 — — 0.20 0.02 Split or insufficient confidence
Tebogo Mlangeni Keep Monitoring — 0.76 — — 0.20 0.02 Split or insufficient confidence
Maxim Radchenko Keep Monitoring — 0.75 — — 0.20 0.08 Split or insufficient confidence
Sisanda Mbhele Keep Monitoring — 0.71 — — 0.20 0.00 Split or insufficient confidence
Siyabonga Mashinini Keep Monitoring — 0.71 — — 0.20 0.00 Split or insufficient confidence
Thalente Mbatha Keep Monitoring — 0.73 — — 0.20 0.56 Split or insufficient confidence
Nikita Vershinin Promote to Shortlist — 1.87 ✓ — 0.00 0.19 Consensus signing
Karol Mészáros Promote to Shortlist — 1.82 ✓ — 0.00 0.06 Consensus signing
Scout Votes
Scout Player Vote Score Confidence Reason
Andile Hlatshwayo Ntando Ngwenya Approve 0.71 67% Role Fit
Andile Hlatshwayo Bandile Dlamini Approve 0.71 67% Role Fit
Erick Tau Luther Modiba Approve 0.69 65% Role Fit
Andile Hlatshwayo George Matlou Approve 0.71 67% Role Fit
Itumeleng Mkhize Ziyanda Mchunu Approve 0.79 72% Role Fit
Itumeleng Mkhize Tebogo Mlangeni Approve 0.76 69% Role Fit
Itumeleng Mkhize Maxim Radchenko Approve 0.75 68% Role Fit
Andile Hlatshwayo Sisanda Mbhele Approve 0.71 67% Role Fit
Andile Hlatshwayo Siyabonga Mashinini Approve 0.71 67% Role Fit
Itumeleng Mkhize Thalente Mbatha Approve 0.73 66% Role Fit
Itumeleng Mkhize Nikita Vershinin Approve 0.74 68% Role Fit
Khama Mabunda Nikita Vershinin Approve 1.13 68% Role Fit
Itumeleng Mkhize Karol Mészáros Approve 0.72 66% Role Fit
Khama Mabunda Karol Mészáros Approve 1.10 66% Role Fit
01.02.2027 #27
Participants: Khama Mabunda Chief ScoutSifiso Mahlangu ScoutErick Tau ScoutItumeleng Mkhize Director of FootballAndile Hlatshwayo Manager
Meeting Decisions
Player Decision Request Consensus Chief Data Board Risk Budget Fit Reason
Mfundo Vilakazi Keep Monitoring — 0.77 — — 0.20 0.15 Split or insufficient confidence
Ntando Ngwenya Keep Monitoring — 0.71 — — 0.20 0.00 Split or insufficient confidence
Bandile Dlamini Keep Monitoring — 0.71 — — 0.20 0.00 Split or insufficient confidence
Luther Modiba Keep Monitoring — 0.69 — — 0.20 0.02 Split or insufficient confidence
George Matlou Keep Monitoring — 0.71 — — 0.20 0.02 Split or insufficient confidence
Ziyanda Mchunu Keep Monitoring — 0.79 — — 0.20 0.02 Split or insufficient confidence
Tebogo Mlangeni Keep Monitoring — 0.76 — — 0.20 0.02 Split or insufficient confidence
Maxim Radchenko Keep Monitoring — 0.75 — — 0.20 0.08 Split or insufficient confidence
Sisanda Mbhele Keep Monitoring — 0.71 — — 0.20 0.00 Split or insufficient confidence
Siyabonga Mashinini Keep Monitoring — 0.71 — — 0.20 0.00 Split or insufficient confidence
Thalente Mbatha Keep Monitoring — 0.73 — — 0.20 0.56 Split or insufficient confidence
Ilja Zhbanov Promote to Shortlist — 1.86 ✓ — 0.00 0.08 Consensus signing
Scout Votes
Scout Player Vote Score Confidence Reason
Itumeleng Mkhize Mfundo Vilakazi Approve 0.77 70% Role Fit
Andile Hlatshwayo Ntando Ngwenya Approve 0.71 67% Role Fit
Andile Hlatshwayo Bandile Dlamini Approve 0.71 67% Role Fit
Erick Tau Luther Modiba Approve 0.69 65% Role Fit
Andile Hlatshwayo George Matlou Approve 0.71 67% Role Fit
Itumeleng Mkhize Ziyanda Mchunu Approve 0.79 72% Role Fit
Itumeleng Mkhize Tebogo Mlangeni Approve 0.76 69% Role Fit
Itumeleng Mkhize Maxim Radchenko Approve 0.75 68% Role Fit
Andile Hlatshwayo Sisanda Mbhele Approve 0.71 67% Role Fit
Andile Hlatshwayo Siyabonga Mashinini Approve 0.71 67% Role Fit
Itumeleng Mkhize Thalente Mbatha Approve 0.73 66% Role Fit
Itumeleng Mkhize Ilja Zhbanov Approve 0.74 67% Role Fit
Khama Mabunda Ilja Zhbanov Approve 1.12 67% Role Fit
25.01.2027 #26
Participants: Khama Mabunda Chief ScoutSifiso Mahlangu ScoutErick Tau ScoutItumeleng Mkhize Director of FootballAndile Hlatshwayo Manager
Meeting Decisions
Player Decision Request Consensus Chief Data Board Risk Budget Fit Reason
Mfundo Vilakazi Keep Monitoring — 0.77 — — 0.20 0.15 Split or insufficient confidence
Ntando Ngwenya Keep Monitoring — 0.71 — — 0.20 0.00 Split or insufficient confidence
Bandile Dlamini Keep Monitoring — 0.71 — — 0.20 0.00 Split or insufficient confidence
Luther Modiba Keep Monitoring — 0.69 — — 0.20 0.02 Split or insufficient confidence
George Matlou Keep Monitoring — 0.71 — — 0.20 0.02 Split or insufficient confidence
Ziyanda Mchunu Keep Monitoring — 0.79 — — 0.20 0.02 Split or insufficient confidence
Tebogo Mlangeni Keep Monitoring — 0.76 — — 0.20 0.02 Split or insufficient confidence
Maxim Radchenko Keep Monitoring — 0.75 — — 0.20 0.08 Split or insufficient confidence
Thabang Molaoa Keep Monitoring — 0.71 — — 0.20 0.01 Split or insufficient confidence
Elliot Seema Keep Monitoring — 0.71 — — 0.20 0.00 Split or insufficient confidence
Takalani Mazhamba Keep Monitoring — 0.69 — — 0.20 0.03 Split or insufficient confidence
Sisanda Mbhele Keep Monitoring — 0.71 — — 0.20 0.00 Split or insufficient confidence
Scout Votes
Scout Player Vote Score Confidence Reason
Itumeleng Mkhize Mfundo Vilakazi Approve 0.77 70% Role Fit
Andile Hlatshwayo Ntando Ngwenya Approve 0.71 67% Role Fit
Andile Hlatshwayo Bandile Dlamini Approve 0.71 67% Role Fit
Erick Tau Luther Modiba Approve 0.69 65% Role Fit
Andile Hlatshwayo George Matlou Approve 0.71 67% Role Fit
Itumeleng Mkhize Ziyanda Mchunu Approve 0.79 72% Role Fit
Itumeleng Mkhize Tebogo Mlangeni Approve 0.76 69% Role Fit
Itumeleng Mkhize Maxim Radchenko Approve 0.75 68% Role Fit
Andile Hlatshwayo Thabang Molaoa Approve 0.71 67% Role Fit
Andile Hlatshwayo Elliot Seema Approve 0.71 67% Role Fit
Erick Tau Takalani Mazhamba Approve 0.69 65% Role Fit
Andile Hlatshwayo Sisanda Mbhele Approve 0.71 67% Role Fit
18.01.2027 #25
Participants: Khama Mabunda Chief ScoutSifiso Mahlangu ScoutErick Tau ScoutItumeleng Mkhize Director of FootballAndile Hlatshwayo Manager
Meeting Decisions
Player Decision Request Consensus Chief Data Board Risk Budget Fit Reason
Mfundo Vilakazi Keep Monitoring — 0.77 — — 0.20 0.15 Split or insufficient confidence
Ntando Ngwenya Keep Monitoring — 0.71 — — 0.20 0.00 Split or insufficient confidence
Bandile Dlamini Keep Monitoring — 0.71 — — 0.20 0.00 Split or insufficient confidence
Luther Modiba Keep Monitoring — 0.69 — — 0.20 0.03 Split or insufficient confidence
George Matlou Keep Monitoring — 0.71 — — 0.20 0.02 Split or insufficient confidence
Ziyanda Mchunu Keep Monitoring — 0.79 — — 0.20 0.02 Split or insufficient confidence
Tebogo Mlangeni Keep Monitoring — 0.76 — — 0.20 0.03 Split or insufficient confidence
Maxim Radchenko Keep Monitoring — 0.75 — — 0.20 0.08 Split or insufficient confidence
Oumar Komara Keep Monitoring — 0.71 — — 0.20 0.01 Split or insufficient confidence
Thabang Molaoa Keep Monitoring — 0.71 — — 0.20 0.01 Split or insufficient confidence
Elliot Seema Keep Monitoring — 0.71 — — 0.20 0.00 Split or insufficient confidence
Ilja Zhbanov Promote to Shortlist — 1.86 ✓ — 0.00 0.09 Consensus signing
Scout Votes
Scout Player Vote Score Confidence Reason
Itumeleng Mkhize Mfundo Vilakazi Approve 0.77 70% Role Fit
Andile Hlatshwayo Ntando Ngwenya Approve 0.71 67% Role Fit
Andile Hlatshwayo Bandile Dlamini Approve 0.71 67% Role Fit
Erick Tau Luther Modiba Approve 0.69 65% Role Fit
Andile Hlatshwayo George Matlou Approve 0.71 67% Role Fit
Itumeleng Mkhize Ziyanda Mchunu Approve 0.79 72% Role Fit
Itumeleng Mkhize Tebogo Mlangeni Approve 0.76 69% Role Fit
Itumeleng Mkhize Maxim Radchenko Approve 0.75 68% Role Fit
Andile Hlatshwayo Oumar Komara Approve 0.71 67% Role Fit
Andile Hlatshwayo Thabang Molaoa Approve 0.71 67% Role Fit
Andile Hlatshwayo Elliot Seema Approve 0.71 67% Role Fit
Itumeleng Mkhize Ilja Zhbanov Approve 0.74 67% Role Fit
Khama Mabunda Ilja Zhbanov Approve 1.12 67% Role Fit
11.01.2027 #24
Participants: Khama Mabunda Chief ScoutSifiso Mahlangu ScoutErick Tau ScoutItumeleng Mkhize Director of FootballAndile Hlatshwayo Manager
Meeting Decisions
Player Decision Request Consensus Chief Data Board Risk Budget Fit Reason
Mfundo Vilakazi Keep Monitoring — 0.77 — — 0.20 0.15 Split or insufficient confidence
Ntando Ngwenya Keep Monitoring — 0.71 — — 0.20 0.00 Split or insufficient confidence
Bandile Dlamini Keep Monitoring — 0.71 — — 0.20 0.00 Split or insufficient confidence
Luther Modiba Keep Monitoring — 0.69 — — 0.20 0.02 Split or insufficient confidence
George Matlou Keep Monitoring — 0.71 — — 0.20 0.02 Split or insufficient confidence
Ziyanda Mchunu Keep Monitoring — 0.79 — — 0.20 0.02 Split or insufficient confidence
Tebogo Mlangeni Keep Monitoring — 0.76 — — 0.20 0.02 Split or insufficient confidence
Ilja Zhbanov Promote to Shortlist — 1.86 ✓ — 0.00 0.08 Consensus signing
Nikita Vershinin Promote to Shortlist — 1.87 ✓ — 0.00 0.19 Consensus signing
Ruslan Kul' Promote to Shortlist — 1.89 ✓ — 0.00 0.10 Consensus signing
Karol Mészáros Promote to Shortlist — 1.82 ✓ — 0.00 0.06 Consensus signing
Evidence Makgopa Keep Monitoring — 0.77 — — 0.20 0.38 Split or insufficient confidence
Scout Votes
Scout Player Vote Score Confidence Reason
Itumeleng Mkhize Mfundo Vilakazi Approve 0.77 70% Role Fit
Andile Hlatshwayo Ntando Ngwenya Approve 0.71 67% Role Fit
Andile Hlatshwayo Bandile Dlamini Approve 0.71 67% Role Fit
Erick Tau Luther Modiba Approve 0.69 65% Role Fit
Andile Hlatshwayo George Matlou Approve 0.71 67% Role Fit
Itumeleng Mkhize Ziyanda Mchunu Approve 0.79 72% Role Fit
Itumeleng Mkhize Tebogo Mlangeni Approve 0.76 69% Role Fit
Itumeleng Mkhize Ilja Zhbanov Approve 0.74 67% Role Fit
Khama Mabunda Ilja Zhbanov Approve 1.12 67% Role Fit
Itumeleng Mkhize Nikita Vershinin Approve 0.74 68% Role Fit
Khama Mabunda Nikita Vershinin Approve 1.13 68% Role Fit
Itumeleng Mkhize Ruslan Kul' Approve 0.75 68% Role Fit
Khama Mabunda Ruslan Kul' Approve 1.14 68% Role Fit
Itumeleng Mkhize Karol Mészáros Approve 0.72 66% Role Fit
Khama Mabunda Karol Mészáros Approve 1.10 66% Role Fit
Itumeleng Mkhize Evidence Makgopa Approve 0.77 70% Role Fit
04.01.2027 #23
Participants: Khama Mabunda Chief ScoutSifiso Mahlangu ScoutErick Tau ScoutItumeleng Mkhize Director of FootballAndile Hlatshwayo Manager
Meeting Decisions
Player Decision Request Consensus Chief Data Board Risk Budget Fit Reason
Mfundo Vilakazi Keep Monitoring — 0.77 — — 0.20 0.15 Split or insufficient confidence
Ntando Ngwenya Keep Monitoring — 0.71 — — 0.20 0.00 Split or insufficient confidence
Bandile Dlamini Keep Monitoring — 0.71 — — 0.20 0.00 Split or insufficient confidence
Luther Modiba Keep Monitoring — 0.69 — — 0.20 0.02 Split or insufficient confidence
George Matlou Keep Monitoring — 0.71 — — 0.20 0.02 Split or insufficient confidence
Ziyanda Mchunu Keep Monitoring — 0.79 — — 0.20 0.02 Split or insufficient confidence
Tebogo Mlangeni Keep Monitoring — 0.76 — — 0.20 0.02 Split or insufficient confidence
Ilja Zhbanov Promote to Shortlist — 1.86 ✓ — 0.00 0.08 Consensus signing
Nikita Vershinin Promote to Shortlist — 1.87 ✓ — 0.00 0.19 Consensus signing
Ruslan Kul' Promote to Shortlist — 1.89 ✓ — 0.00 0.10 Consensus signing
Karol Mészáros Promote to Shortlist — 1.82 ✓ — 0.00 0.06 Consensus signing
Evidence Makgopa Keep Monitoring — 0.77 — — 0.20 0.38 Split or insufficient confidence
Scout Votes
Scout Player Vote Score Confidence Reason
Itumeleng Mkhize Mfundo Vilakazi Approve 0.77 70% Role Fit
Andile Hlatshwayo Ntando Ngwenya Approve 0.71 67% Role Fit
Andile Hlatshwayo Bandile Dlamini Approve 0.71 67% Role Fit
Erick Tau Luther Modiba Approve 0.69 65% Role Fit
Andile Hlatshwayo George Matlou Approve 0.71 67% Role Fit
Itumeleng Mkhize Ziyanda Mchunu Approve 0.79 72% Role Fit
Itumeleng Mkhize Tebogo Mlangeni Approve 0.76 69% Role Fit
Itumeleng Mkhize Ilja Zhbanov Approve 0.74 67% Role Fit
Khama Mabunda Ilja Zhbanov Approve 1.12 67% Role Fit
Itumeleng Mkhize Nikita Vershinin Approve 0.74 68% Role Fit
Khama Mabunda Nikita Vershinin Approve 1.13 68% Role Fit
Itumeleng Mkhize Ruslan Kul' Approve 0.75 68% Role Fit
Khama Mabunda Ruslan Kul' Approve 1.14 68% Role Fit
Itumeleng Mkhize Karol Mészáros Approve 0.72 66% Role Fit
Khama Mabunda Karol Mészáros Approve 1.10 66% Role Fit
Itumeleng Mkhize Evidence Makgopa Approve 0.77 70% Role Fit
28.12.2026 #22
Participants: Khama Mabunda Chief ScoutSifiso Mahlangu ScoutErick Tau ScoutItumeleng Mkhize Director of FootballAndile Hlatshwayo Manager
Meeting Decisions
Player Decision Request Consensus Chief Data Board Risk Budget Fit Reason
Ilja Zhbanov Keep Monitoring — 0.74 — — 0.20 0.08 Split or insufficient confidence
Ziyanda Mchunu Keep Monitoring — 0.79 — — 0.20 0.02 Split or insufficient confidence
Nikita Vershinin Keep Monitoring — 0.74 — — 0.20 0.19 Split or insufficient confidence
Ruslan Kul' Keep Monitoring — 0.75 — — 0.20 0.10 Split or insufficient confidence
Karol Mészáros Keep Monitoring — 0.72 — — 0.20 0.06 Split or insufficient confidence
Tebogo Mlangeni Keep Monitoring — 0.76 — — 0.20 0.02 Split or insufficient confidence
Mfundo Vilakazi Keep Monitoring — 0.77 — — 0.20 0.15 Split or insufficient confidence
Williams Modiba Keep Monitoring — 0.00 — — 0.20 0.15 Split or insufficient confidence
Ntando Ngwenya Keep Monitoring — 0.71 — — 0.20 0.00 Split or insufficient confidence
Bandile Dlamini Keep Monitoring — 0.71 — — 0.20 0.00 Split or insufficient confidence
Luther Modiba Keep Monitoring — 0.69 — — 0.20 0.02 Split or insufficient confidence
Lonwabo Magugwana Keep Monitoring — 0.00 — — 0.20 0.00 Split or insufficient confidence
Scout Votes
Scout Player Vote Score Confidence Reason
Itumeleng Mkhize Ilja Zhbanov Approve 0.74 67% Role Fit
Itumeleng Mkhize Ziyanda Mchunu Approve 0.79 72% Role Fit
Itumeleng Mkhize Nikita Vershinin Approve 0.74 68% Role Fit
Itumeleng Mkhize Ruslan Kul' Approve 0.75 68% Role Fit
Itumeleng Mkhize Karol Mészáros Approve 0.72 66% Role Fit
Itumeleng Mkhize Tebogo Mlangeni Approve 0.76 69% Role Fit
Itumeleng Mkhize Mfundo Vilakazi Approve 0.77 70% Role Fit
Andile Hlatshwayo Ntando Ngwenya Approve 0.71 67% Role Fit
Andile Hlatshwayo Bandile Dlamini Approve 0.71 67% Role Fit
Erick Tau Luther Modiba Approve 0.69 65% Role Fit
21.12.2026 #21
Participants: Khama Mabunda Chief ScoutSifiso Mahlangu ScoutErick Tau ScoutItumeleng Mkhize Director of FootballAndile Hlatshwayo Manager
Meeting Decisions
Player Decision Request Consensus Chief Data Board Risk Budget Fit Reason
Ilja Zhbanov Keep Monitoring — 0.74 — — 0.20 0.08 Split or insufficient confidence
Ziyanda Mchunu Keep Monitoring — 0.79 — — 0.20 0.02 Split or insufficient confidence
Nikita Vershinin Keep Monitoring — 0.74 — — 0.20 0.19 Split or insufficient confidence
Ruslan Kul' Keep Monitoring — 0.75 — — 0.20 0.10 Split or insufficient confidence
Karol Mészáros Keep Monitoring — 0.72 — — 0.20 0.06 Split or insufficient confidence
Tebogo Mlangeni Keep Monitoring — 0.76 — — 0.20 0.02 Split or insufficient confidence
Mfundo Vilakazi Keep Monitoring — 0.77 — — 0.20 0.15 Split or insufficient confidence
Williams Modiba Keep Monitoring — 0.00 — — 0.20 0.15 Split or insufficient confidence
Ntando Ngwenya Keep Monitoring — 0.71 — — 0.20 0.00 Split or insufficient confidence
Bandile Dlamini Keep Monitoring — 0.71 — — 0.20 0.00 Split or insufficient confidence
Luther Modiba Keep Monitoring — 0.69 — — 0.20 0.02 Split or insufficient confidence
Lonwabo Magugwana Keep Monitoring — 0.00 — — 0.20 0.00 Split or insufficient confidence
Scout Votes
Scout Player Vote Score Confidence Reason
Itumeleng Mkhize Ilja Zhbanov Approve 0.74 67% Role Fit
Itumeleng Mkhize Ziyanda Mchunu Approve 0.79 72% Role Fit
Itumeleng Mkhize Nikita Vershinin Approve 0.74 68% Role Fit
Itumeleng Mkhize Ruslan Kul' Approve 0.75 68% Role Fit
Itumeleng Mkhize Karol Mészáros Approve 0.72 66% Role Fit
Itumeleng Mkhize Tebogo Mlangeni Approve 0.76 69% Role Fit
Itumeleng Mkhize Mfundo Vilakazi Approve 0.77 70% Role Fit
Andile Hlatshwayo Ntando Ngwenya Approve 0.71 67% Role Fit
Andile Hlatshwayo Bandile Dlamini Approve 0.71 67% Role Fit
Erick Tau Luther Modiba Approve 0.69 65% Role Fit
14.12.2026 #20
Participants: Khama Mabunda Chief ScoutSifiso Mahlangu ScoutErick Tau ScoutItumeleng Mkhize Director of FootballAndile Hlatshwayo Manager
Meeting Decisions
Player Decision Request Consensus Chief Data Board Risk Budget Fit Reason
Ilja Zhbanov Keep Monitoring — 0.74 — — 0.20 0.08 Split or insufficient confidence
Ziyanda Mchunu Keep Monitoring — 0.79 — — 0.20 0.02 Split or insufficient confidence
Nikita Vershinin Keep Monitoring — 0.74 — — 0.20 0.19 Split or insufficient confidence
Ruslan Kul' Keep Monitoring — 0.75 — — 0.20 0.10 Split or insufficient confidence
Karol Mészáros Keep Monitoring — 0.72 — — 0.20 0.06 Split or insufficient confidence
Tebogo Mlangeni Keep Monitoring — 0.76 — — 0.20 0.02 Split or insufficient confidence
Mfundo Vilakazi Keep Monitoring — 0.77 — — 0.20 0.15 Split or insufficient confidence
Williams Modiba Keep Monitoring — 0.00 — — 0.20 0.15 Split or insufficient confidence
Ntando Ngwenya Keep Monitoring — 0.71 — — 0.20 0.00 Split or insufficient confidence
Bandile Dlamini Keep Monitoring — 0.71 — — 0.20 0.00 Split or insufficient confidence
Luther Modiba Keep Monitoring — 0.69 — — 0.20 0.02 Split or insufficient confidence
Lonwabo Magugwana Keep Monitoring — 0.00 — — 0.20 0.00 Split or insufficient confidence
Scout Votes
Scout Player Vote Score Confidence Reason
Itumeleng Mkhize Ilja Zhbanov Approve 0.74 67% Role Fit
Itumeleng Mkhize Ziyanda Mchunu Approve 0.79 72% Role Fit
Itumeleng Mkhize Nikita Vershinin Approve 0.74 68% Role Fit
Itumeleng Mkhize Ruslan Kul' Approve 0.75 68% Role Fit
Itumeleng Mkhize Karol Mészáros Approve 0.72 66% Role Fit
Itumeleng Mkhize Tebogo Mlangeni Approve 0.76 69% Role Fit
Itumeleng Mkhize Mfundo Vilakazi Approve 0.77 70% Role Fit
Andile Hlatshwayo Ntando Ngwenya Approve 0.71 67% Role Fit
Andile Hlatshwayo Bandile Dlamini Approve 0.71 67% Role Fit
Erick Tau Luther Modiba Approve 0.69 65% Role Fit
07.12.2026 #19
Participants: Khama Mabunda Chief ScoutSifiso Mahlangu ScoutErick Tau ScoutItumeleng Mkhize Director of FootballAndile Hlatshwayo Manager
Meeting Decisions
Player Decision Request Consensus Chief Data Board Risk Budget Fit Reason
Ilja Zhbanov Keep Monitoring — 0.74 — — 0.20 0.08 Split or insufficient confidence
Ziyanda Mchunu Keep Monitoring — 0.79 — — 0.20 0.02 Split or insufficient confidence
Nikita Vershinin Keep Monitoring — 0.74 — — 0.20 0.19 Split or insufficient confidence
Ruslan Kul' Keep Monitoring — 0.75 — — 0.20 0.10 Split or insufficient confidence
Karol Mészáros Keep Monitoring — 0.72 — — 0.20 0.06 Split or insufficient confidence
Mfundo Vilakazi Keep Monitoring — 0.77 — — 0.20 0.15 Split or insufficient confidence
Williams Modiba Keep Monitoring — 0.00 — — 0.20 0.15 Split or insufficient confidence
Ntando Ngwenya Keep Monitoring — 0.71 — — 0.20 0.00 Split or insufficient confidence
Bandile Dlamini Keep Monitoring — 0.71 — — 0.20 0.00 Split or insufficient confidence
Luther Modiba Keep Monitoring — 0.69 — — 0.20 0.02 Split or insufficient confidence
Lonwabo Magugwana Keep Monitoring — 0.00 — — 0.20 0.00 Split or insufficient confidence
George Matlou Keep Monitoring — 0.71 — — 0.20 0.02 Split or insufficient confidence
Scout Votes
Scout Player Vote Score Confidence Reason
Itumeleng Mkhize Ilja Zhbanov Approve 0.74 67% Role Fit
Itumeleng Mkhize Ziyanda Mchunu Approve 0.79 72% Role Fit
Itumeleng Mkhize Nikita Vershinin Approve 0.74 68% Role Fit
Itumeleng Mkhize Ruslan Kul' Approve 0.75 68% Role Fit
Itumeleng Mkhize Karol Mészáros Approve 0.72 66% Role Fit
Itumeleng Mkhize Mfundo Vilakazi Approve 0.77 70% Role Fit
Andile Hlatshwayo Ntando Ngwenya Approve 0.71 67% Role Fit
Andile Hlatshwayo Bandile Dlamini Approve 0.71 67% Role Fit
Erick Tau Luther Modiba Approve 0.69 65% Role Fit
Andile Hlatshwayo George Matlou Approve 0.71 67% Role Fit
30.11.2026 #18
Participants: Khama Mabunda Chief ScoutSifiso Mahlangu ScoutErick Tau ScoutItumeleng Mkhize Director of FootballAndile Hlatshwayo Manager
Meeting Decisions
Player Decision Request Consensus Chief Data Board Risk Budget Fit Reason
Ilja Zhbanov Keep Monitoring — 0.74 — — 0.20 0.08 Split or insufficient confidence
Ziyanda Mchunu Keep Monitoring — 0.79 — — 0.20 0.02 Split or insufficient confidence
Nikita Vershinin Keep Monitoring — 0.74 — — 0.20 0.19 Split or insufficient confidence
Ruslan Kul' Keep Monitoring — 0.75 — — 0.20 0.10 Split or insufficient confidence
Mfundo Vilakazi Keep Monitoring — 0.77 — — 0.20 0.15 Split or insufficient confidence
Williams Modiba Keep Monitoring — 0.00 — — 0.20 0.15 Split or insufficient confidence
Ntando Ngwenya Keep Monitoring — 0.71 — — 0.20 0.00 Split or insufficient confidence
Bandile Dlamini Keep Monitoring — 0.71 — — 0.20 0.00 Split or insufficient confidence
Luther Modiba Keep Monitoring — 0.69 — — 0.20 0.02 Split or insufficient confidence
Lonwabo Magugwana Keep Monitoring — 0.00 — — 0.20 0.00 Split or insufficient confidence
George Matlou Keep Monitoring — 0.71 — — 0.20 0.02 Split or insufficient confidence
Scout Votes
Scout Player Vote Score Confidence Reason
Itumeleng Mkhize Ilja Zhbanov Approve 0.74 67% Role Fit
Itumeleng Mkhize Ziyanda Mchunu Approve 0.79 72% Role Fit
Itumeleng Mkhize Nikita Vershinin Approve 0.74 68% Role Fit
Itumeleng Mkhize Ruslan Kul' Approve 0.75 68% Role Fit
Itumeleng Mkhize Mfundo Vilakazi Approve 0.77 70% Role Fit
Andile Hlatshwayo Ntando Ngwenya Approve 0.71 67% Role Fit
Andile Hlatshwayo Bandile Dlamini Approve 0.71 67% Role Fit
Erick Tau Luther Modiba Approve 0.69 65% Role Fit
Andile Hlatshwayo George Matlou Approve 0.71 67% Role Fit
23.11.2026 #17
Participants: Khama Mabunda Chief ScoutSifiso Mahlangu ScoutErick Tau ScoutItumeleng Mkhize Director of FootballAndile Hlatshwayo Manager
Meeting Decisions
Player Decision Request Consensus Chief Data Board Risk Budget Fit Reason
Ilja Zhbanov Keep Monitoring — 0.74 — — 0.20 0.08 Split or insufficient confidence
Ziyanda Mchunu Keep Monitoring — 0.79 — — 0.20 0.02 Split or insufficient confidence
Nikita Vershinin Keep Monitoring — 0.74 — — 0.20 0.19 Split or insufficient confidence
Mfundo Vilakazi Keep Monitoring — 0.77 — — 0.20 0.15 Split or insufficient confidence
Williams Modiba Keep Monitoring — 0.00 — — 0.20 0.15 Split or insufficient confidence
Ntando Ngwenya Keep Monitoring — 0.71 — — 0.20 0.00 Split or insufficient confidence
Bandile Dlamini Keep Monitoring — 0.71 — — 0.20 0.00 Split or insufficient confidence
Luther Modiba Keep Monitoring — 0.69 — — 0.20 0.02 Split or insufficient confidence
Lonwabo Magugwana Keep Monitoring — 0.00 — — 0.20 0.00 Split or insufficient confidence
George Matlou Keep Monitoring — 0.71 — — 0.20 0.02 Split or insufficient confidence
Scout Votes
Scout Player Vote Score Confidence Reason
Itumeleng Mkhize Ilja Zhbanov Approve 0.74 67% Role Fit
Itumeleng Mkhize Ziyanda Mchunu Approve 0.79 72% Role Fit
Itumeleng Mkhize Nikita Vershinin Approve 0.74 68% Role Fit
Itumeleng Mkhize Mfundo Vilakazi Approve 0.77 70% Role Fit
Andile Hlatshwayo Ntando Ngwenya Approve 0.71 67% Role Fit
Andile Hlatshwayo Bandile Dlamini Approve 0.71 67% Role Fit
Erick Tau Luther Modiba Approve 0.69 65% Role Fit
Andile Hlatshwayo George Matlou Approve 0.71 67% Role Fit
16.11.2026 #16
Participants: Khama Mabunda Chief ScoutSifiso Mahlangu ScoutErick Tau ScoutItumeleng Mkhize Director of FootballAndile Hlatshwayo Manager
Meeting Decisions
Player Decision Request Consensus Chief Data Board Risk Budget Fit Reason
Ilja Zhbanov Keep Monitoring — 0.74 — — 0.20 0.08 Split or insufficient confidence
Ziyanda Mchunu Keep Monitoring — 0.79 — — 0.20 0.02 Split or insufficient confidence
Nikita Vershinin Keep Monitoring — 0.74 — — 0.20 0.19 Split or insufficient confidence
Mfundo Vilakazi Keep Monitoring — 0.77 — — 0.20 0.15 Split or insufficient confidence
Williams Modiba Keep Monitoring — 0.00 — — 0.20 0.15 Split or insufficient confidence
Ntando Ngwenya Keep Monitoring — 0.71 — — 0.20 0.00 Split or insufficient confidence
Bandile Dlamini Keep Monitoring — 0.71 — — 0.20 0.00 Split or insufficient confidence
Luther Modiba Keep Monitoring — 0.69 — — 0.20 0.02 Split or insufficient confidence
Lonwabo Magugwana Keep Monitoring — 0.00 — — 0.20 0.00 Split or insufficient confidence
George Matlou Keep Monitoring — 0.71 — — 0.20 0.02 Split or insufficient confidence
Scout Votes
Scout Player Vote Score Confidence Reason
Itumeleng Mkhize Ilja Zhbanov Approve 0.74 67% Role Fit
Itumeleng Mkhize Ziyanda Mchunu Approve 0.79 72% Role Fit
Itumeleng Mkhize Nikita Vershinin Approve 0.74 68% Role Fit
Itumeleng Mkhize Mfundo Vilakazi Approve 0.77 70% Role Fit
Andile Hlatshwayo Ntando Ngwenya Approve 0.71 67% Role Fit
Andile Hlatshwayo Bandile Dlamini Approve 0.71 67% Role Fit
Erick Tau Luther Modiba Approve 0.69 65% Role Fit
Andile Hlatshwayo George Matlou Approve 0.71 67% Role Fit
09.11.2026 #15
Participants: Khama Mabunda Chief ScoutSifiso Mahlangu ScoutErick Tau ScoutItumeleng Mkhize Director of FootballAndile Hlatshwayo Manager
Meeting Decisions
Player Decision Request Consensus Chief Data Board Risk Budget Fit Reason
Ilja Zhbanov Keep Monitoring — 0.74 — — 0.20 0.08 Split or insufficient confidence
Ziyanda Mchunu Keep Monitoring — 0.79 — — 0.20 0.02 Split or insufficient confidence
Nikita Vershinin Keep Monitoring — 0.74 — — 0.20 0.19 Split or insufficient confidence
Mfundo Vilakazi Keep Monitoring — 0.77 — — 0.20 0.15 Split or insufficient confidence
Williams Modiba Keep Monitoring — 0.00 — — 0.20 0.15 Split or insufficient confidence
Ntando Ngwenya Keep Monitoring — 0.71 — — 0.20 0.00 Split or insufficient confidence
Bandile Dlamini Keep Monitoring — 0.71 — — 0.20 0.00 Split or insufficient confidence
Luther Modiba Keep Monitoring — 0.69 — — 0.20 0.02 Split or insufficient confidence
Lonwabo Magugwana Keep Monitoring — 0.00 — — 0.20 0.00 Split or insufficient confidence
George Matlou Keep Monitoring — 0.71 — — 0.20 0.02 Split or insufficient confidence
Scout Votes
Scout Player Vote Score Confidence Reason
Itumeleng Mkhize Ilja Zhbanov Approve 0.74 67% Role Fit
Itumeleng Mkhize Ziyanda Mchunu Approve 0.79 72% Role Fit
Itumeleng Mkhize Nikita Vershinin Approve 0.74 68% Role Fit
Itumeleng Mkhize Mfundo Vilakazi Approve 0.77 70% Role Fit
Andile Hlatshwayo Ntando Ngwenya Approve 0.71 67% Role Fit
Andile Hlatshwayo Bandile Dlamini Approve 0.71 67% Role Fit
Erick Tau Luther Modiba Approve 0.69 65% Role Fit
Andile Hlatshwayo George Matlou Approve 0.71 67% Role Fit

Known Players

8
Player Last Known Club Position Group CA PA Confidence Fee Last Seen Official Friendly
Thalente Mbatha Orlando Pirates DM Defender 114 114 66% 5.8M 25.01.2027 21 0
Maxim Radchenko Rostov DR Defender 79 86 68% 800.0K 11.01.2027 19 0
Tebogo Mlangeni Kaizer Chiefs DM Defender 76 88 69% 250.0K 07.12.2026 0 0
Karol Mészáros Tatran Prešov AML Midfielder 96 96 66% 600.0K 30.11.2026 14 0
Ruslan Kul' Orenburg DM Defender 94 94 68% 1.0M 23.11.2026 8 0
Ilja Zhbanov Rostov DL Defender 90 95 67% 850.0K 21.09.2026 6 0
Ziyanda Mchunu Kaizer Chiefs DL Defender 73 81 72% 200.0K 21.09.2026 0 0
Nikita Vershinin Zenit DM Defender 84 92 68% 1.9M 21.09.2026 6 0

Shadow Reports

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No shadow reports carried over.

Transfer Requests

12
# Position Priority Reason Min CA Ideal CA Age Budget Status Named Target Board
#26 AML Optional Staff Tip 91 96 18–32 1.5M Shortlisted Karol Mészáros ✓
#27 ST Optional Staff Tip 104 109 18–32 3.9M Shortlisted Evidence Makgopa ✓
#28 ST Optional Staff Tip 102 107 18–32 1.9M Shortlisted Arthur Sales ✓
#29 MC Optional Staff Tip 98 103 18–32 1.5M Shortlisted Sazi Gumbi ✓
#32 DC Optional Staff Tip 90 95 18–32 1.5M Shortlisted Thabang Molaoa ✓
#33 DC Optional Staff Tip 71 76 18–32 1.5M Shortlisted Elliot Seema ✓
#34 GK Optional Staff Tip 81 86 18–32 1.5M Shortlisted Takalani Mazhamba ✓
#23 DL Optional Staff Tip 85 90 18–32 1.5M Fulfilled Ilja Zhbanov ✓
#24 DM Optional Staff Tip 79 84 18–32 1.9M Fulfilled Nikita Vershinin ✓
#25 DM Optional Staff Tip 89 94 18–32 1.5M Fulfilled Ruslan Kul' ✓
#30 DC Optional Staff Tip 76 81 18–32 1.5M Fulfilled Ntandoyenkosi Mabaso ✓
#31 DC Optional Staff Tip 117 122 18–32 1.5M Fulfilled Khulumani Ndamane ✓