Sekhukhune United are wasteing no time in the January transfer window. The club officially announced the signing of Amede Tidiane Diomande to strengthen their squad for the second half of the 2025/26 season.
The 26-year-old winger arrives with a profile that suggests both technical quality and continental experience. Diomande spent last season with Ivorian champions Stade d’Abidjan. Before that, he enjoyed a significant two-and-a-half-year stint with ASEC Mimosas, one of West Africa’s most prestigious clubs.
A Strategic Addition
This move highlights Sekhukhune’s intent to add depth and variety to their frontline. Diomande is a player familiar with high-stakes environments. He featured against Orlando Pirates in the CAF Champions League group stages last season.
His resume also includes a spell in Europe. He played for Shirak Gyumuri in the Armenian top flight during the 2020/21 season. This mix of African and European experience could be vital for Babina Noko.
Reshaping the Squad
Diomande becomes the club’s second January signing. He joins Lehlohonolo Mojela, who recently arrived from Stellenbosch FC. While the club is bringing in fresh talent, they have also seen departures.
Veteran midfielder Miguel Timm has left the club. He has since joined Cape Town City in the Motsepe Foundation Championship.
The Wider Context
Sekhukhune United currently sit third on the table with 25 points. They are firmly in the hunt for a CAF inter-club spot. While they trail Orlando Pirates by three points, their recent activity suggests they are preparing for a heavy push in the final months of the campaign.
According to reporting by onefootball.com, these moves reflect a club looking to balance their roster as they navigate a competitive title and podium race.
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