Sundowns part ways with Safranko, Erasmus to follow
Safranko made 16 league appearances for Sundowns last season and netted five goals.
Former Mamelodi Sundowns striker Pavol Safranko (left) and Kermit Erasmus celebrate a goal. Sundowns and Safranko have parted ways (Picture: Samuel Shivambu/Gallo Images)
Mamelodi Sundowns have parted ways with Slovakian striker Pavol Safranko.
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The 27-year-old joined Sundowns at the start of the season, but the striker did not live up to expectations and he fell way below the pecking order, with the likes of Peter Shalulile leading the front line for Masandawana.
Safranko made 16 league appearances for Sundowns last season and netted five goals. He also scored four goals in seven domestic cup competitions while also featuring four times for the Brazilians in the Caf Champions League.
Safranko is likely to be followed by Kermit Erasmus, as the club is expected to make an announcement on his future.
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Masandawana have secured the services of Abubaker Nassir and Marcelo Allende, both who have already got off the mark in terms of goals for the Brazilians.
Meanwhile, attacker Erwin Saavedra, who was also signed at the start of last season, appears to be in the plans of the coaches as he took part in a friendly match on Wednesday afternoon.
He played for about 45 minutes and he will soon be integrated into the first team.
