We can tonight confirm that Aphelele Teto has joined South African side Chippa United on a season-long-loan.

The 21-year-old winger returns to the South African Premier Soccer League having joined us from TS Galaxy last summer

The club is deeply disappointed by the outcome following our recent meeting with a Governing Body Endorsement panel where we were informed that the SFA, once again, weren’t willing to approve Aphelele’s registration despite a thorough presentation put to them by the club.

Our commitment to the player has been undoubted and given we were confident he could have played a part in our Premiership campaign last season, we were certain he would have had an even bigger involvement for the season ahead.

First-team manager David Martindale said: “As a club, we were left with no option other than trying to find Teto a club for the season coming.

“With his GBE (Governing Body Endorsement) being refused by the SFA again, I find the process itself incredibly disappointing. As a club, we have had the player training with us for a full season and know what Aphelele could bring to the team. With relegation to the Championship, we felt that significant change in circumstance would help in our argument to convince the GBE panel that Teto would play for us.

“With no right of appeal on the decision, it was imperative as a club we secured our asset but got the player out playing football which is essential for him at this stage.

“We wish Teto all the best at Chippa United.”

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