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Soccer Laduma
|August 28, 2025
Rushine De Reuck had a successful career at Mamelodi Sundowns where he won the African Football League, Nedbank Cup, MTN8 and five league titles. But after struggling to cement his place in the starting line-up during the 2024/25 season, the defender joined Israel side Maccabi Petah Tikva F.C. He then joined former Maritzburg United head coach Fadlu Davids at Simba SC as the star looks to revive his career following a lengthy spell in the abyss at Mamelodi Sundowns. In this interview with Soccer Laduma's Kyle Lewis, the Bafana Bafana international opens up about the truth behind his spell on the sidelines in South Africa, the new challenge that lies ahead in Tanzania and a potential return to the national team.
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KL: Prior to joining Simba, you were heavily linked with Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs. Did you ever receive contact
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