Arrows’ Ndwandwe raves about Bucs and Downs ‘target’ Ndlovu

Golden Arrows midfielder Velemseni Ndwandwe has raved about how special midfielder Siyanda Ndlovu, 22, is — a star performer who is said to be wanted by Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns.

Ndlovu has enjoyed a breakthrough campaign in the Betway Premiership, contributing four goals and six assists in all competitions so far — a form that has quickly elevated him into one of the most talked-about young midfielders in SA.

He was promoted to the Arrows’ first team in 2023 after impressing in the DStv Diski Challenge and has grown steadily into his role and is now seen as one of the best players.

“There are a lot of good players on the team and he is one of the best players in the league for me right now,” Ndwandwe told the media after the Nedbank Cup last 16 draw on Wednesday, pitching Arrows against Stellenbosch.

“Ndlovu has the most dribbles in the league and the most chances created in the league. That says a lot — our forward players are creating chances and doing a lot for the team," Ndwandwe said.

Despite attracting interest, Ndwandwe said Ndlovu remains focused on helping Arrows and is not letting the talk disrupt his performances.

“He is the most professional player I have ever seen in my career,” he said.

“He wins us games, but he is so humble and doesn’t even show that there are teams interested in him. He stays after training and works.”