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'Mokwena has identified deadwood' - Mpengesi on Chippa United exit rumours

Chippa United chairman Siviwe Mpengesi has commented on the five players who have reportedly been released by the club.

Reports emerged on Thursday indicating that Kurt Lentjies, Andile Mbenyane, Thabo Rakhale, Lehlogonolo Masalesa and Diamond Thopola have all been released by the Chilli Boys.

However, Mpengesi could not confirm or deny the rumours as he was attending the Premier Soccer League (PSL)'s Board of Governors meeting in Kempton Park, Johannesburg.

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"I'm still going to check that, I will hear what is going on there. Remember, I'm not there in Port Elizabeth, but there was nothing that was brought to my attention," Mpengesi told the media.