Andre de Jong (Stellenbosch FC | South Africa)

coochiee

AmaZulu (3rd in the pool, 6 pts) hosting Raja Casablanca (1st, 9 pts) in CAF Champions League, group stage.

Edit - AmaZulu (3rd, 6 pts) lose 0-2. Raja Casablanca through to quarter finals.
Algeria's ES Sétif (2nd, 9 pts) with a 93rd winner to prevail over bottom team Horoya (from Guinea), by 3-2.

AmaZulu will have to win away at Horoya, in the final round of pool games, and hope ES Sétif lose in Morocco (Raja Casablanca) to progress.
https://us.soccerway.com/international/africa/caf-champions-league/20212022/group-stage/group-b/g18468/

 
Head-to-head is the tiebreaker and Amazulu have the negative H2H against Setif (0-2 loss and 1-0 win), so they’re out regardless of what happens on the last matchday. De Jong might even miss the exotic trip to Guinea to play Horoya, as the game is scheduled just two days after the OFC final.

De Jong could be handy at the nix.

carlind

coochiee

AmaZulu (3rd in the pool, 6 pts) hosting Raja Casablanca (1st, 9 pts) in CAF Champions League, group stage.

Edit - AmaZulu (3rd, 6 pts) lose 0-2. Raja Casablanca through to quarter finals.
Algeria's ES Sétif (2nd, 9 pts) with a 93rd winner to prevail over bottom team Horoya (from Guinea), by 3-2.

AmaZulu will have to win away at Horoya, in the final round of pool games, and hope ES Sétif lose in Morocco (Raja Casablanca) to progress.
https://us.soccerway.com/international/africa/caf-champions-league/20212022/group-stage/group-b/g18468/

 
Head-to-head is the tiebreaker and Amazulu have the negative H2H against Setif (0-2 loss and 1-0 win), so they’re out regardless of what happens on the last matchday. De Jong might even miss the exotic trip to Guinea to play Horoya, as the game is scheduled just two days after the OFC final.

Not in match day squad as AmaZulu travel to Guinea for their last CAF Champions League game, against Horoya.

Edit - A 1-1 draw. AmaZulu finish 3rd in the group. AmaZulu switch attention back to the PSL. They are struggling in 9th at the moment after being 2nd last season.

Mamelodi Sundowns (1st) are running away with the title being 14 pts clear of 2nd. Sundowns also looking good in the CAF Champions League topping their Group.

Why are we (the Nix) not looking to sign De Jong? From what I saw at the OFC WCQ he could definitely perform, if not exceed, at A-league level.

Ninja

Why are we (the Nix) not looking to sign De Jong? From what I saw at the OFC WCQ he could definitely perform, if not exceed, at A-league level.

Think he may still have a year to go on his AmaZulu contract??

Though yes they could agree to release him. He does seem in & out of the team there

On the bench as AmaZulu (10th) travel to bottom team Baroka
https://us.soccerway.com/matches/2022/04/06/south-africa/psl/baroka-fc/amazulu/3584975/

Edit - subbed on at 77 mins, with score 0-0. AmaZulu grab a late 93rd min winner for 1-0. They go up to 7th on PSL ladder, with 6 games left.

AmaZulu (7th) with a 1-0 win over fellow Natal side Maritzburg United (14th).

De Jong a 68th min sub (score 1-0).

Starting away at Royal AM (2nd). AmaZulu are 8th

Edit - subbed off at 68 mins in a 0-0 draw. 

AmaZulu up to 7th. From memory there is a top 8 comp next season that is worth some cash, so strong incentive to finish in top 8 teams come season end.

AmaZulu (7th) travel to Swallows (15th, or relegation playoff spot).
De Jong on the bench.

Edit - comes on at 60 mins & gets the assist in a 1-0 win at 6& mins.

https://us.soccerway.com/matches/2022/05/03/south-africa/psl/moroka-swallows/amazulu/3584999/

https://www.psl.co.za/news/article/5250784-amazulu-edge-swallows-in-dobsonville

Kerr's counterpart and former Swallows coach Truter reacted by introducing Andre De Jong and the substitute made an immediate impact.

The New Zealand international played a defence-splitting pass for Sphesihle Maduna who scored with a right-footed shot to make it 1-0 to AmaZulu in the 68th minute.

FYI  - Benni McCarthy was sacked about a month ago as AmaZulu coach.

And elsewhere Sundowns claim the PSL title easily with 3 games to go.

Ninja

Why are we (the Nix) not looking to sign De Jong? From what I saw at the OFC WCQ he could definitely perform, if not exceed, at A-league level.

Definitely not up to standard in my opinion. Depth piece who doesn't really fit our tactical setup at all

mrsmiis

Ninja

Why are we (the Nix) not looking to sign De Jong? From what I saw at the OFC WCQ he could definitely perform, if not exceed, at A-league level.

Definitely not up to standard in my opinion. Depth piece who doesn't really fit our tactical setup at all

I haven't watched De Jong a lot but he grew in my opinion from his OFC appearances. Hard to know though when he's playing against OFC opponents. 

I don't see him as someone who could score 10 goals plus in a season... but maybe a similar role to David Ball capable of assists or scoring the odd one himself. He could be a good squad player if he's on cheap wages.

The reality is we need more depth and its too much asking Bidois to come in etc and change the game.

I'm not a huge fan of De Jong, but he is better than some of the options currently being given game time. If he is cheap enough, he is definitely good enough.

I’d take De Jong provided he was behind Waine, Ball, Hooper’s replacement and only taking game time off Van Hattum if he were playing much better

No winning assist this time. Subbed on at 76 mins, as AmaZulu (7th) draw 0-0 with Sekhukhune United (10th).

2 rounds left.
https://us.soccerway.com/matches/2022/05/07/south-africa/psl/amazulu/sekhukhune-united/3585005/

And here's a video of his assist from the win over Swallows. Looks like no official TV coverage?? Nice pass, but some average defending.
https://twitter.com/i/status/1521849841848139776

AmaZulu (7th) travel to Cape Town City (2nd).
De Jong on the bench.

https://us.soccerway.com/matches/2022/05/14/south-africa/psl/mpumalanga-black-aces/amazulu/3585013/

Edit - subbed on at 63 mins in a 0-0 draw. 

AmaZulu (6th) with one game left have a top 8 spot locked in, for next season's Top 8 comp. But disappointing season for them overall after finishing 2nd last season, and qualifying for CAF Champions League.

Think De Jong has one year left on his contract.

From Flying Kiwis. His contract at AmaZulu actually about to expire. Where next?

That draw means that AmaZulu are probably looking at a seventh placed finish with one game left to play. Definitely somewhere between 5-8. Not quite the second place of last season but having been way down near the bottom for a while there they have managed to recover pretty well. That game next week could be De Jong’s last for the club with his contract expiring after this season... or they could just re-sign him, dunno.

Last game of the season as AmaZulu (6th) host Golden Arrows (9th)

De Jong on the bench

https://us.soccerway.com/matches/2022/05/21/south-africa/psl/amazulu/golden-arrows/3585020/

Edit - De Jong on at 69 mins (score 1-1). Torrential rain in Durban, and game suspended a short time later at 75 mins due to the waterlogged pitch.

AmaZulu currently 6th, but Orlando Pirates who have a few games in hand could overtake them. Matters little as AmaZulu will still qualify for Top 8 comp next season.

De Jong's contract is now finished. Will he sign a new one or go elsewhere? Hay in is interview post AWs naming said De Jong was a bit unlucky, but he needs to be starting more regularly wherever he is playing.

Edit - match abandoned

The match between AmaZulu and Golden Arrows has been abandoned at the 75th minute 🌧️ pic.twitter.com/KO5N7CZtuW

— AmaZulu FC (@AmaZuluFootball) May 21, 2022

So the washed out game against Golden Arrows is replayed in it's entirety.
This time De Jong starts.

Effectively a dead rubber for AmaZulu (6th) who will make the Top 8, no matter what. But Golden Arrows 9th, are in a battle with SuperSport for the 8th spot.

https://us.soccerway.com/matches/2022/05/24/south-africa/psl/amazulu/golden-arrows/3585020/

Again be interesting to see what happens with De Jong once the season finishes. Would he have a Euro passport through Fred? He'd go alright you'd think in one of the Scandinavian leagues - with luck in a top tier.

Edit - finishes 2-1 to Golden Arrows. De Jong off at 68 mins, with score 1-1.

Now with Unattached FC. I'm gonna guest 2nd tier Sweden/Denmark next.
Declan should be able to help him out.
 

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— AmaZulu FC (@AmaZuluFootball) June 2, 2022

New Royal AM signings unveiled.

🇳🇿 Andre De Jong (AmaZulu)
🇿🇦 Khetu Ndlovu (Swallows)
🇿🇦 Ruzaigh Gamildien (Swallows)
🇷🇸 Samir Nurkovic (Kaizer Chiefs)

🇿🇦 #DStvPrem pic.twitter.com/VPrygIGS8K

— Our Soccer Updates (@oursoccerupdate) July 1, 2022

Andre stays in South Africa. 2 year deal from what I've read.

I am impressed by that playing strip too. Very sharp 🔥

Stays in Durban. Obviously likes the beach lifestyle, and hot humid summers.
And hasn't been mugged at gun point yet!

Anyway hopefully gets more game time at Royal AM, than he did at AmaZulu (finished 7th in the PSL)

Royal AM were actually 3rd in the last PSL season and will play in the 2nd tier African comp - CAF Confederation Cup, this new season. So juggling African games should helps De Jong's chances of some playing time.

YoungHe.\rt

New Royal AM signings unveiled.

🇳🇿 Andre De Jong (AmaZulu)
🇿🇦 Khetu Ndlovu (Swallows)
🇿🇦 Ruzaigh Gamildien (Swallows)
🇷🇸 Samir Nurkovic (Kaizer Chiefs)

🇿🇦 #DStvPrem pic.twitter.com/VPrygIGS8K

— Our Soccer Updates (@oursoccerupdate) July 1, 2022

Andre stays in South Africa. 2 year deal from what I've read.

I am impressed by that playing strip too. Very sharp 🔥

 What's in the box?

PSL kicks off. De Jong's new club Royal AM host Kaizer Chiefs.

Today’s starting XI 🆚 Kaizer. #royalam | #thwihlithwahla | #startingxi pic.twitter.com/NKrNRFAOEv

— RoyalAM_FC (@RAMFC_sa) August 6, 2022

Starting debut for his new club. 👏

Must say, I only wear Nix and United strips, as they are my teams. But that Royal one is going to be seriously coming into consideration! 😍 

Full game in a 1-0 win over Kaizer Chiefs. Goal was in the first minute of new season!

https://us.soccerway.com/matches/2022/08/06/south-africa/psl/real-kings/kaizer-chiefs/3864707/

Starting this morning against Chippa United and manages to grab a first half brace! The two goals are actually his first in South Africa, so after waiting 36 games and 1,607 minutes for his first goal, he only needed to wait 11 for the second. Just like busses.

Game finishes as a 3-1 victory, so Royal AM are the only team in the league to start with back-to-back victories.

Game highlights. Nice strike first goal, lot of luck with the 2nd.
But yeah here's to him having a good season.

Most Kiwis that have gone to the PSL (Brockie, Morgan, psuedo Kiwi Tade), and that's been the end of their pro careers. M Boxall an exception. Hopefully ditto De Jong.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KT3CXsYnN0U

coochiee

Game highlights. Nice strike first goal, lot of luck with the 2nd.
But yeah here's to him having a good season.

Most Kiwis that have gone to the PSL (Brockie, Morgan, psuedo Kiwi Tade) that's been the end of their pro careers. M Boxall an exception. Hopefully ditto De Jong.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KT3CXsYnN0U

First goal is a pretty clinical finish.

What are the salaries in SAF like compared to the A-League? He's still only 25, I wouldn't mind seeing him at the Nix one day, but not sure if that would be a step up or down in his career.

Hard to know without official numbers being released by the league, but apparently the highest paid player in the league is Keagan Dolley of the Kaizer Chiefs, earning approx $90,000 USD a month or $1.08m USD per year!

So there is money there in the upper echelons, especially for the bigger clubs.

Have seen figures bandied about of between $6000-$9000 USD per month for your average player, and I'm pretty sure from that the younger lads trying to make their way will be on significantly less, although I've seen nothing official.

So yeah, not world leading salaries (in the world of football!) but I'd say ADJ will be up there on a comfortable enough income, possibly approaching six figures (who knows?). 

That said, it's all relative - my brother's South African partner reckons an income anywhere above $40,000-$50,000 equivalent in SA will give you a very decent life, and anything more than that is just a cherry on top. Mind you, having heard some incredible stories from her and workmates alike, it doesn't take too much to become a target for crime over there either, given a majority of the country earn significantly less than what has been mentioned...

Still, it's an experience in itself, and I'm sure ADJ will be making the absolute most of it. 

YoungHe.\rt

Hard to know without official numbers being released by the league, but apparently the highest paid player in the league is Keagan Dolley of the Kaizer Chiefs, earning approx $90,000 USD a month or $1.08m USD per year!

So there is money there in the upper echelons, especially for the bigger clubs.

Have seen figures bandied about of between $6000-$9000 USD per month for your average player, and I'm pretty sure from that the younger lads trying to make their way will be on significantly less, although I've seen nothing official.

So yeah, not world leading salaries (in the world of football!) but I'd say ADJ will be up there on a comfortable enough income, possibly approaching six figures (who knows?). 

That said, it's all relative - my brother's South African partner reckons an income anywhere above $40,000-$50,000 equivalent in SA will give you a very decent life, and anything more than that is just a cherry on top. Mind you, having heard some incredible stories from her and workmates alike, it doesn't take too much to become a target for crime over there either, given a majority of the country earn significantly less than what has been mentioned...

Still, it's an experience in itself, and I'm sure ADJ will be making the absolute most of it. 

Heard a gunshot once from hostel roof in downtown Durban, and looked down to see a white guy swearing and trying to reload his hand gun. Ran to other side of the rooftop to see a black guy sprinting on the footpath, and then across 2 lanes of traffic. Broad daylight

Same hostel a few years later, French guy returns to dorm, shaken after seeing a girl stabbed at an ATM, after refusing to hand over cash.

But it's highly likely ADJ will be living at Umhlanga Rocks, a beach enclave not far north of Durbs. Apart from football games/trainings, his whole life probably revolves around Umhlanga. Which would greatly lessen his chances of being a crime victim.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Umhlanga,_KwaZulu-Natal

PS. Oh and from memory both Mikey Boxall & Brockie signed on at SuperSport for reasonable coin. Like more than they were getting at the Nix at the time. Brockie then of course got a nice pay upgrade when going to Sundowns. But will likely be a significant pay drop to your young black kid signed as a squaddie from the townships - he'd take anything for his football dream. Think unemployment rate is like over 40% with young black males.

coochiee

YoungHe.\rt

Hard to know without official numbers being released by the league, but apparently the highest paid player in the league is Keagan Dolley of the Kaizer Chiefs, earning approx $90,000 USD a month or $1.08m USD per year!

So there is money there in the upper echelons, especially for the bigger clubs.

Have seen figures bandied about of between $6000-$9000 USD per month for your average player, and I'm pretty sure from that the younger lads trying to make their way will be on significantly less, although I've seen nothing official.

So yeah, not world leading salaries (in the world of football!) but I'd say ADJ will be up there on a comfortable enough income, possibly approaching six figures (who knows?). 

That said, it's all relative - my brother's South African partner reckons an income anywhere above $40,000-$50,000 equivalent in SA will give you a very decent life, and anything more than that is just a cherry on top. Mind you, having heard some incredible stories from her and workmates alike, it doesn't take too much to become a target for crime over there either, given a majority of the country earn significantly less than what has been mentioned...

Still, it's an experience in itself, and I'm sure ADJ will be making the absolute most of it. 

Heard a gunshot once from hostel roof in downtown Durban, and looked down to see a white guy swearing and trying to reload his hand gun. Ran to other side of the rooftop to see a black guy sprinting on the footpath, and then across 2 lanes of traffic. Broad daylight

Same hostel a few years later, French guy returns to dorm, shaken after seeing a girl stabbed at an ATM, after refusing to hand over cash.

But it's highly likely ADJ will be living at Umhlanga Rocks, a beach enclave not far north of Durbs. Apart from football games/trainings, his whole life probably revolves around Umhlanga. Which would greatly lessen his chances of being a crime victim.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Umhlanga,_KwaZulu-Natal

PS. Oh and from memory both Mikey Boxall & Brockie signed on at SuperSport for reasonable coin. Like more than they were getting at the Nix at the time. Brockie then of course got a nice pay upgrade when going to Sundowns. But will likely be a significant pay drop to your young black kid signed as a squaddie from the townships - he'd take anything for his football dream. Think unemployment rate is like over 40% with young black males.

Without detracting too far from the topic in question, I'm keenly taking all this knowledge on board knowing I'm going there in about a year or so for said brother's wedding. Thank you for the continuous good work/information Coochiee 👌

Royal AM travel to Stellenbosch. De Jong starting.

https://us.soccerway.com/matches/2022/08/13/south-africa/psl/vasco-da-gama/real-kings/3868964/

coochiee

Royal AM travel to Stellenbosch. De Jong starting.

https://us.soccerway.com/matches/2022/08/13/south-africa/psl/vasco-da-gama/real-kings/3868964/

Royal AM lose 1-3; de Jong scores the consolation goal in the 81st minute to carry on his good scoring record. 

Honestly thought this bloke was 27-28, considering it seems like he's been around for forever and a day.

Even though the result didn't go Royal's way this morning, good to see him picking up good minutes and getting the goals too.

Royal AM (5th) host Orlando Pirates (8th). De Jong starts

https://us.soccerway.com/matches/2022/08/17/south-africa/psl/real-kings/orlando-pirates/3869008/

Subbed off in 71st min (0-1) in a 0-1 loss

Royal AM (7th) host Marumo Gallants (13th)

https://us.soccerway.com/matches/2022/08/21/south-africa/psl/real-kings/milano-united/3868976/

Subbed on in the 74th min with Royal AM 1-2 down.

Finishes 2-2

A Natal derby.
Royal AM (6th) host Maritzburg (9th).

https://us.soccerway.com/matches/2022/08/24/south-africa/psl/real-kings/maritzburg-united/3868985/

Credited with the assist in a 1-0 win

Came off at 69 mins