Lamontville Golden Arrows FC have completed three signings for the 2026-27 Betway PSL season, rounding off a summer of squad overhaul. The club currently sits sixth on the log with 41 points from 30 games - 28 points behind table-topping Orlando Pirates - as they push for a top-half finish with fresh faces.
What’s new at Lamontville Golden Arrows FC?
The club has added Mnqobi Gumede from Ravens, Ronaldo van Neel from Hungry Lions, and Eroine Agnikoi from Marumo Gallants. The trio arrive as nine players depart, including Siyanda Ndlovu’s move to Mamelodi Sundowns and Ismael Cisse’s switch to Belgium’s Royal Charleroi. League standing: 6th in Premier Soccer League, 41 pts, 11W-8D-11L from 30 games, recent form DWDDD.
The new trio arrives as Golden Arrows finished the 2025-26 season with 34 goals scored and 33 conceded - a slim +1 goal difference. Gumede will shore up midfield, van Neel adds aerial power up top, and Agnikoi brings creativity from wide areas. Their signings come as rivals Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns spent big elsewhere.
Why these deals matter right now
Golden Arrows’ 2025-26 campaign ended with a patchy record: 11 wins, 8 draws, 11 losses. The new trio must lift the side’s attacking threat if they’re to cut the 28-point gap to the league leaders. Van Neel’s height and heading could fix set-piece woes, while Agnikoi’s link-up play could unlock stubborn defences.
Defensively, the club kept just nine clean sheets in their last ten games - a sign of frailty at the back. Gumede’s arrival adds midfield steel, a zone where Golden Arrows often lost control. The trio’s early integration will decide whether the club climbs the table or slips further back.
Outgoings and where they landed
Siyanda Ndlovu joins Sundowns after a standout season, while Ismael Cisse’s move to Royal Charleroi marks Golden Arrows’ first overseas exit in this window. Keenan Phillips left for AmaZulu, Brandon Theron retired, and Gladwin Shitolo joined Sekhukhune United. Thokozani Lukhele’s departure also stings after years of service.
The exits leave holes in defence and midfield. Shadrack Khobedi and Sazi Gumbi were first-choice centre-backs, while Thabo Matlaba’s experience in wide areas will be missed. The backroom team now has a tight timeline to bed down the new arrivals before the season kicks off.
What’s next for Golden Arrows?
The transfer window still has days left, but Golden Arrows’ focus shifts to pre-season training. The new signings must gel fast, especially with the Betway PSL’s opening fixtures around the corner. Manager Thabo Senong will hope the trio’s arrival sparks a late revival after a campaign where they finished 11 points behind the top six.
With 34 goals scored and 33 conceded, Golden Arrows’ attack was steady but predictable. The new forwards must add unpredictability. If van Neel and Agnikoi click early, the club could start the new season with momentum - and a real shot at climbing the table.
