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Lebese signs for American second division side Colorado Springs Switchbacks

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  • Post published:December 20, 2019

Former Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder joins George Lebese has finally found himself a new club after signing for the United Soccer League Championship club Colorado Springs Switchbacks.

The midfielder has been unattached to a club for nearly four months after having his contract at Sundowns terminated by mutual consent.

The player though has kept himself fit and has bee in search of a club and his mini hiatus has been ended by Colorando Springs Switchbacks.

Switchbacks confirmed the news on Thursday, with the 30-year-old signing still to be approved by the American league ahead of their new season starting in March next year.

‘The Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC announced today that the club has signed George Lebese, pending USL Championship and USSF approval,’ read a statement from the USL Championship side.

‘It’s a great honor and blessing to be given this opportunity to join the Switchbacks family. I can’t extend my sincere gratitude and above all, I just want to thank God for everything,’ he commented on his club’s website.