Polokwane City FC defender Thabang Matuludi will have transfer engagements upon his return from the World Cup.

What happened?

Matuludi was part of the Bafana Bafana squad that reached the Last 32, but did not play in any of the four games. Polokwane City FC has been approached about his transfer and has made its position clear on the evaluation of their right-back.

Why it matters for Polokwane City FC

The club will receive about USD170,000 for Matuludi's World Cup finals selection, and an additional R78,000 for the two qualifiers he was part of, totaling just under R2.9 million. This money will come from the FIFA Club Benefits Programme, with funds expected to be paid via member associations before the end of 2026.

What comes next?

Matuludi's next move, potentially to Orlando Pirates, will result in another payment for his transfer, with figures upwards of R8 million being discussed. His personal terms will also be vastly improved from what he is currently on at Polokwane City FC, where he has been since his arrival from Limpopo ABC Motsepe League club The Dolphins six years ago. As of now, Polokwane City FC is 7th in the Premier Soccer League with 40 points, 9 wins, 13 draws, and 8 losses from 30 games, and 29 points behind leaders Orlando Pirates, with a recent form of DDDLL, and a goal difference of 0, having scored 21 goals and conceded 21