Defending Absa Premiership champions Bidvest Wits has confirmed the signing of former Kaizer Chiefs defender Keegan Ritchie.

The 27-year-old joins the Clever Boys from SuperSport United, where he made a total six appearances in all competitions.

Ritchie became the Students fourth signing after securing the services of Lehlohonolo Majoro, Denis Weidlich and Edwin Gyimah.

The defender will add a wealth of experience to the Wits squad having already played for the likes of Moroka Swallows, Chiefs and Bloemfontein Celtic.

Over the course of his career, Ritchie has scored two goals and assisted a further eight from 112 appearances in all competitions.

Bidvest Wits welcomes the newest signing, Keegan Ritchie. Welcome to the Clever Boys family Keegan #NewSigning #TeamBVW #Nakanjani

— Bidvest Wits (@BidvestWits) January 15, 2018

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