Upington City sign former Orlando Pirates defender Justice Chabalala

Upington City have completed the signing of former Orlando Pirates defender Justice Chabalala on a deal running until the end of the season.

The 34-year-old centre-back has joined the Motsepe Foundation Championship club and has already begun training with the Northern Cape-based side.

“I’ve signed and already started work, but I’ll leave it to the club to make it official,” Chabalala told Soccer Laduma.

Upington City are expected to formally announce the signing in the coming days. The current FIFA international break will give the club time to integrate the Limpopo-born defender before their return to competitive action.

They host Magesi FC on 21 November.

Chabalala began his career with the now defunct Free State Stars and has also represented Orlando Pirates, Chippa United, Bloemfontein Celtic, Sekhukhune United, Gomora United and Casric Stars, who are now known as Real Native.

He has made 164 appearances in the top flight.