IN what will set tongues wagging, one of Mzansi’s most talked about soccer stars, Jabu “Ngwana wa Tshwenya” Mahlangu, is returning to the PSL.

Mahlangu (33) has been given a lifeline to resurrect his soccer career by SuperSport United. SunSport can reveal that the dribbling wizard has been called by coach, Cavin Johnson, to train in attempt to get him fit for play once again. Impeccable sources with information told SunSport that Mahlangu will be joining Matsantsa a Pitori at training on Tuesday. The former Kaizer chiefs soccer star will be on a three-month intensive training and will also travel with the team to Cape Town during the African Championship of Nations break to play friendly games.

“The coach still believes in Jabu and thinks that he will make a better addition to the team. “He has experience and is matured now and they considered all that,” said the source. The once-troublesome player was also appointed as brand ambassador for the club and he will be juggling both jobs. Speaking to SunSport this week, Mahlangu said: “I’m so humbled by the call because it shows that the coach still believes in me. Two years ago no one wanted to be associated with the name Jabu Mahlangu. “I appreciate SuperSport United’s management, the coach and everyone else who didn’t give up on me,’’ he said.

“This time around it’s just going to be me, football and nothing else. I’m no longer going to entertain other things. I’ve learnt my lessons,” Mahlangu added. Mahlangu was one of the best players in South Africa when he started out at Kaizer Chiefs. But his career took a nosedive because of ill-discipline, women and boozing. He then joined Austrian club, SV Mattersburg, but was released from the club because of bad behaviour.

Mahlangu also had a stint at Orlando Pirates, Supersport United and FC Cape Town. Jack of all trades Mahlangu also tried his luck in the local music industry and also acting on TV. Johnson, the United coach said: “We are still looking at it. We are trying to help Jabu as we believe that he still has a lot to contribute in the soccer field. And if he can manage to get fit then we will make a final decision. The past is the past and Jabu has learnt his lessons. He has been doing well and deserves another chance. The decision is not is for the club and Jabu only, but for the country as a whole.”

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