The Mamelodi Sundowns face a tough decision on which player to drop to accommodate new recruit Matias Esquivel, as Premier Soccer League rules state that the team can only have five foreign players at any given moment. Sundowns legend Roger Feutmba recommends dropping Abubeker Nasir due to injury susceptibility, prioritising the club’s longterm goals over individual player prospects. Feutmba’s recommendation carries weight, but Nasir’s potential cannot be ignored, making the decision a delicate balance of assessing the new player’s potential against the existing players’ demonstrated skills. The Sundowns’ decision will have a profound impact on the team and set a precedent for future strategic decisions.
