{"id":22916,"date":"2025-08-22T12:16:19","date_gmt":"2025-08-22T12:16:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zentrofly.com\/?p=22916"},"modified":"2025-08-22T12:16:19","modified_gmt":"2025-08-22T12:16:19","slug":"sundowns-set-to-part-ways-with-long-serving-technical-member","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zentrofly.com\/jobs\/sundowns-set-to-part-ways-with-long-serving-technical-member\/","title":{"rendered":"Sundowns Set to Part Ways With Long-Serving Technical Member"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Mamelodi Sundowns are on the verge of bidding farewell to one of their longest-serving technical team members, <strong>Goolam Valodia<\/strong>, who has been a key part of the club\u2019s backroom for over <strong>15 years<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>End of an Era<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>According to reports by <em>Sportswire<\/em>, Sundowns and Valodia are currently negotiating a <strong>settlement agreement<\/strong> that will see the respected <strong>performance analyst and scout<\/strong> officially leave the club.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During his illustrious stint, Valodia contributed to an era of unprecedented success for the Tshwane giants, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>10 Premier Soccer League titles<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>CAF Champions League<\/strong> crown<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>CAF Super Cup<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Three Nedbank Cups<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Telkom Knockout<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>MTN8 trophy<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A Quiet Departure<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Valodia has been less visible this season, with sources indicating he hasn\u2019t been part of match-day operations since Sundowns\u2019 impressive display at the <strong>FIFA Club World Cup<\/strong> earlier this year. Traditionally, he was known for <strong>handling logistics<\/strong>, often arriving at opposition venues days in advance to prepare for the team\u2019s arrival \u2014 a vital but often unnoticed role in the club\u2019s success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Following a Familiar Path<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This departure follows a similar move by <strong>Thembela Maliwa<\/strong>, another long-serving staffer who left Sundowns at the start of last season and later joined <strong>Kaizer Chiefs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What\u2019s Next for Valodia<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While there\u2019s no confirmation on his next step, Valodia\u2019s extensive experience and decorated resume make him a valuable asset to any club seeking top-tier scouting and performance expertise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Looking Ahead<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sundowns are yet to release an official statement on the matter, but fans and analysts alike are already reflecting on Valodia\u2019s significant contribution to the club\u2019s dominance over the last decade and a half.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mamelodi Sundowns are on the verge of bidding farewell to one of their longest-serving technical team members, Goolam Valodia, who has been a key part of the club\u2019s backroom for over 15 years. End of an Era According to reports by Sportswire, Sundowns and Valodia are currently negotiating a settlement agreement that will see the respected performance analyst and scout officially leave the club. During his illustrious stint, Valodia contributed to an era of unprecedented success for the Tshwane giants,&#8230;<\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more\"><a class=\"btn btn-default\" href=\"https:\/\/zentrofly.com\/jobs\/sundowns-set-to-part-ways-with-long-serving-technical-member\/\"> Read More<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">  Read More<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-22916","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-new-jobs"],"featured_image_src":null,"author_info":{"display_name":"admin","author_link":"https:\/\/zentrofly.com\/jobs\/author\/admin\/"},"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":22935,"url":"https:\/\/zentrofly.com\/jobs\/pirates-knock-out-sundowns-book-spot-in-fourth-straight-mtn8-final\/","url_meta":{"origin":22916,"position":0},"title":"Pirates Knock Out Sundowns, Book Spot in Fourth Straight MTN8 Final","author":"admin","date":"August 24, 2025","format":false,"excerpt":"By: MghadaneAugust 23, 2025 Orlando Pirates have once again proven their big-match temperament, defeating Mamelodi Sundowns in a dramatic penalty shootout to secure their place in the 2025 MTN8 final \u2014 their fourth consecutive appearance in the competition\u2019s showpiece. 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