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Bafana’s Sithole returns to Portugal top-flight

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Sphephelo Sithole of South Africa during FIFA World Cup Qualifiers 2026 match between South Africa and Zimbabwe at Free State Stadium on the 11 June 2024 in Bloemfontein © Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

Bafana Bafana midfielder Sphephelo Sithole has completed his return to the Primera Liga after joining Gil Vicente.

The 25-year-old joins the club from Liga Portugal 2 outfit Tondela on a season-long loan with an option to make the deal permanent.

The KwaZulu-Natal midfielder has experience playing in Portugal, having previously played for the likes of Sporting U19, Vitória FC U23, B SAD U23, B SAD and Tondela.

During his time in Portugal, Sithole has scored two goals and registered four assists in 134 appearances across all competitions.

Gil Vicente has since confirmed that the Bafana Bafana midfielder has completed his move to the club ahead of the 2024-25 season.