Mark Mayambela is far from signing a contract with Moroka Swallows despite training with the club for three weeks.

The former Orlando Pirates midfielder told KickOff.com on July 15 he was waiting on Leon Prins to approve his contract proposal, giving an impression that the deal was imminent.

However, it turns out Swallows are still monitoring him to see “if he fits in” – that’s according to Moroka Swallows coach Zeca Marques, who seems to have gone back on his word earlier this month when he said, “He is doing well…I am impressed. If I had my way, I would sign him.”

Marques today suggests Mayambela has not done enough yet to get a deal.

“You can’t live on reputation; football is about the present,” Marques tells us. “We are playing a friendly against a Second Division team tomorrow and we will see.”

Marques continues: “You can’t just say here is a player, sign him. Based on what? I think Mark is a player with lots of potential, but potential has to be realised.”

But it has been three weeks since he started training. What’s taking so long, Zeca?

“We are giving him the benefit of the doubt, if I can use that word. He didn’t play much last season, so let’s be fair. That’s the bottom line,” Marques adds.

Swallows have so far signed two players; Tshwarelo Bereng from United FC and Levi Mokgadi from Swazi side Mbabane Highlanders.
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