Cape Town City have further bolstered their squad ahead of the 2017-18 Absa Premiership campaign with the signing of defender Taariq Fielies.

The Citizens have been quite active during the transfer window as they prepare for life under new coach Benni McCarthy, and following the acquisitions of Ayanda Patosi, Lyle Lakay, Teko Modise and Jeitoso – the Cape-based side have also confirmed the signing of Fielies.

We’ve taken another step to bolster our defence ahead of tough domestic and continental campaigns, by signing Taariq Fielies! #iamCityFC pic.twitter.com/Vh22271Vh1

— Cape Town City FC (@CapeTownCityFC) July 20, 2017

The 25-year-old came through the youth ranks of Ajax Cape Town, and spent four years with national first division outfit Milano United.

Fielies is expected to compete with Vincent Kobola and Thamsanqa Mkhize for a spot in the side.

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