Magesi move for Highbury defender Ramolomo as they rebuild after relegation

Magesi FC are lining up a move for Highbury FC defender Thabang Ramolomo as they begin rebuilding their squad for life in the Motsepe Foundation Championship following relegation from the Betway Premiership.

The Limpopo club endured a difficult season in South Africa’s top division before dropping back into the second tier, and are now focusing on strengthening a defence that struggled to adapt to top-flight demands.

An individual with knowledge of the situation has told Soccer Laduma that Ramolomo is set to become one of Magesi’s key signings for the new campaign.

“There is a boy, Thabang Ramolomo, who was at Highbury. He is signed with Magesi FC,” the source told Soccer Laduma.

The move, if confirmed, would represent an early step in Magesi’s attempt to stabilise after relegation and assemble a squad capable of challenging for an immediate return to the Premiership.

Club keeps transfer plans under wraps

Magesi FC public relations officer Abel Rakoma declined to confirm whether Ramolomo had joined the club when approached, insisting that official news on new arrivals would be made public only when the team is ready to present all of their recruits.

“I think by next week we’ll be unveiling all the players and we’ll then be able to properly make an announcement about that,” Rakoma told Soccer Laduma.

His comments suggest the club are working on multiple deals and intend to reveal their transfer business in one announcement rather than issuing individual updates.

Focus on defensive reinforcement

Addressing defensive frailties appears central to Magesi’s plan for the new season, with the backline having come under sustained pressure in the Premiership and ultimately proving unable to keep the club in the top tier.

The pursuit of Ramolomo indicates a targeted approach to solving those issues, as Magesi look to add depth and resilience at the back ahead of the Motsepe Foundation Championship campaign.

Magesi will hope that a more robust defensive unit can underpin a promotion push and help them re-establish themselves in the Betway Premiership at the first attempt.

Soccer Laduma have indicated they will continue to monitor the situation around Ramolomo and Magesi’s wider transfer activity, with further developments expected once the club holds its planned unveiling of new signings next week.