PSL transfer news: Eight top signings in the January window

The Januaury transfer window is done and dusted, meaning the clubs who could not conclude their business before deadline day have no choice but to look at free agents.

There are a few of those lingering about, with the likes of Musa Nyatama, who recently parted ways with Orlando Pirates.

Clubs such as Sundowns were expected to be highly active during the last month, while Baroka were the busiest out of the lot, even recruiting players from as far afield as the United States.

It remains to be seen what the new recruits will bring to their respective clubs, but we take a look at players who could prove to be inspired signings in the remainder of the season.

Lorenzo Gordinho – Bidvest Wits

Justin Shonga of Orlando Pirates challenges Lorenzo Gordinho of Kaizer Chiefs during the Carling Black Label Cup Match between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates on the 27 July 2019 at FNB Stadium, Soweto Pic Sydney Mahlangu/ BackpagePix

It had been clear from the onset that defender Lorenzo Gordinho would leave Kaizer Chiefs, possibly on a loan basis, but the player opted for a permanent move away.

Gordinho joined Bidvest Wits on a three-year contract, putting an end to a stay that spanned close to a decade at Naturena.

Mduduzi Mdantsane – Cape Town City

Transfer rumours: Mduduzi Mdantsane of Baroka celebrates goal during the Absa Premiership 2018/19 match between Highlands Park and Baroka at Makhulong Stadium, Johannesburg on 09 March 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Mduduzi Mdantsane’s move from Baroka too Cape Town City happened before the January transfer window was declared open.

This is after the player was released by Bakgakga, making him a free agent, with the Citizens then pouncing. The former Baroka skipper has made three appearances for his new club.

Nkanyiso Zungu – Orlando Pirates

Nkanyiso Zungu playing for Stellenbosch during the Absa Premiership 2019/20 match between Bidvest Wits and Stellenbosch at the Bidvest Stadium, Johannesburg on the 28 August 2019 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Orlando Pirates made a deadline-day signing in the form of Nkanyiso Zungu, who joined from Stellenbosch FC.

The 24-year-old has previously been in the books of AmaZulu and Jomo Cosmos, and could be seen as a straight replacement for Musa Nyatama, whose replacement was announced soon after that of the new signing was revealed.

Anthony Akumu – Kaizer Chiefs

Anthony Akumu. Photo: Kaizerchiefs.com

Kenyan international Anthony Akumu was brought on to Naturena with James Kotei’s imminent departure clear to see.

The midfielder is the only addition to Kaizer Chiefs’ squad made in the January transfer window.

Nathan Sinkala – Stellenbosch FC

Nathan Sinkala of Zambia reacts in pain after injury during the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations football match between Zambia and DR Congo at the Ebibeyin Stadium, Ebibeyin, Equatorial Guinea on 18 January 2015 ©Gavin Barker/BackpagePix

Stellebnbosch United beat stiff competition to land the services of Zambian international Nathan Sinkala in what has been a rather productive transfer window.

Ovidy Karuru – Stellenbosch FC

Ovidy Karuru playing for AmaZulu FC during the Absa Premiership 2019/20 football match between Amazulu and Kaizer Chiefs at King Zwelithini Stadium on 24 September 2019 ©Gerahrd Duraan/BackpagePix

Another signing made prior to the official opening of the January window, the Zimbabwean international parted ways with AmaZulu in December, only to surface at the top-flight newcomers.

Karuru has already made four appearances for Stellenbosch, finding the net in his last outing.

Moses Waiswa – Supersport United

Supersport United have also added to their considerable squad, going for Ugandan rising star Moses Waiswa. At just 23, the attacking midfielder has earned 10 caps for his country and could prove a valuable acquisition for the Tshwane Giants.