VFA head Coach, Joel Masutha is content with his new look team for the new season.

By:  Refilwe Sebola

National First Division side, Venda Football Club head coach Joel Masutha says he is more than satisfied with his final squad for the new season.

This after the club recently announced the signing of 18 new players to beef up their last season team. The Vhembe based side have also released nine players from their last season team.

Notable names among the new players includes striker, Matimu Tshabalala and midfielder Kgothatso Mariba both on loan from PSL side Sekhukhune United, ex Maritzburg United and Pretoria City defender, Khomotso Masia who did not have enough game time at his previous team, Zambian International Reagan Lubesha, Moeketsi Sekola and Thabiso Nkoana from relegated NFD side Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila.

They released Madimana Monyai, Sbonelo Ngubani, Thulani Ndlela, Nicolus Motloung, Maanda Rembuluwani, Rankoko Tau, Lucky Monyai, Christopher Mbhele and Rhulani Manzini.

Here is the complete list of the other new players: goalkeeper Mpakumpaku Ludwe from Castric Stars, Soweto Super United winger Lungile Gama, defender kenneth Nthatheni(Black Leopards, Tumelo Mokgalaka (Ngwaabe City Motors), Lwazi Meek (Mpheni Home Defenders), Thabelo Tshitweta (Mpheni Home Defenders), Patrick Malivha (Sunshine Pirates), Kamogelo Lehalehale (Stars of Africa), Mmbengwa uvhuwuni (Dipeni FC), Fuluthelo Phaswana (Marumo Gallants MDC), Mtshweni Zebulon (Casric Stars) and Murwamulwa Given (Eagles united FC).