Former Orlando Pirates midfielder Edelbert Dinha says the acquisition of Dean Furman will make Supersport United a strong contender for the PSL league title this season.
The former Zimbabwe international believes Gordon Igesund has pulled off a major coup, but didn’t rule out the ‘Big Three’ and Gavin Hunt’s Bidvest Wits, who have also strengthened heavily during the off-season.
“Without a doubt, Furman is a top player, one of the best for South Africa in recent times,” the 36-year-old told Goal website.
“And he has everything you want from a modern midfielder, giving options in attack while he is also very good at defending.
“I think the new SuperSport signings show that they are a team on a mission, but the still have to play as a team for those signing to prove valuable to the team.
“If the coach can be able to get the combinations right, I have no doubt that they will conquer,” he concluded.
PSL Fixture:
Saturday 22 August 2015:
Tuks vs Polokwane City- Tuks Stadium: 3pm
Downs vs Wits- Lucas Moripe Stadium: 3pm
Aces vs SuperSport- Mbombela Stadium : 6pm
Chiefs vs FS Stars- FNB: 8:15pm
Ajax vs Maritzburg- Cape Town Stadium: 8:15pm
Sunday
Cosmos vs Arrows- Olen Park: 3pm
Bloem Celtic vs Dikwena- Free State Stadium
Meanwhile, Orlando Pirates will continue with their good form in the CAF assignment on Saturday at Orlando Stadium.
Bucs play AC Leopards in the CAF Confederation Cup.
Its starts at 6pm.
Thabo Rakgale, Mnezi Masuku and Patrick Phungwayo are expected back in the line-up following injuries.