GOLDEN Arrows head coach Clinton Larsen is excited to have the services of experienced Nkosinathi Mthiyane, even though it’s only for the short term.
Full-back Mthiyane has been loaned to Arrows by Orlando Pirates until the end of the season.
The 28-year-old joined Pirates from Chippa United at the beginning of the season but injury kept him on the sidelines.
His move to Abafana Bes’thende came as a shock to many. Only a few weeks ago he was said to be on his way back to the Chilli Boys after Bucs concluded a deal that saw James Okwuoso and Marc van Heerden head to the Soweto giants.
Larsen said he had been looking for a left-back since they let Clifford Miheso go, who played as a cover for injury-prone Lehlohonolo Nonyane.
“That position has been a problem for us,” Larsen said regarding Mthiyane, who can also fill in as winger. “Having a player of Mthiyane’s calibre is exciting.”
Mthiyane, who has played for Thanda Royal Zulu and AmaZulu, was expected to start training with his new team yesterday.
