Penybont Signs Marinho Manga from Afan Lido
Penybont has made a significant move in the transfer market by signing Marinho Manga from Afan Lido. The 2026-10-30 fixture against Cardiff MET will be a crucial test for the team's new signing.
What happened?
Marinho Manga has joined Penybont from Afan Lido, bringing his experience and skills to the team. He has featured in the UEFA Conference League and has a strong track record in the Cymru Premier.
Why it matters for Penybont
The signing of Marinho Manga is a significant boost for Penybont, as the team looks to improve its performance in the Cymru Premier. With the team currently standing 3rd in the league with 7 points, 2 wins, and 0 losses from 3 games, recent form WWD, the addition of Manga will be crucial in the team's quest for success.
What comes next?
Penybont will face Cardiff MET in their next fixture on 2026-10-30, and the team will be looking to make a strong statement with their new signing. With the team currently 2 points behind leaders Llandudno, the pressure is on to perform.
Penybont has also added significant experience to their attack with the signing of striker Luke Gullick from Cymru South rivals Caerau Ely. Gullick perfectly marked his debut, scoring the equaliser against his former club Pontypridd United. The 39-year-old has joined following the departure of several forwards from the Dracs and will provide additional experience and firepower to their frontline.
The forward has enjoyed an extensive career, with previous spells including Pontypridd United, Trethomas Bluebirds, Chippenham Town and Swindon Supermarine. Gullick was a long-serving figure at Pontypridd and played an important role during their promotion-winning years. Since the formation of the Cymru South in the 2019/20 season, he has scored 34 goals in 69 appearances in the second tier.
Dracs searching for first win
Cardiff Draconians remain without a victory from their opening three league matches, although there have been encouraging signs in their performances. They suffered a late defeat against Ynyshir Albions on the opening day, conceding a last-gasp goal, before producing an impressive display to earn a point against newly promoted Caerphilly Athletic. The Dracs were reduced to 10 men in that match after Cole Male was sent off on his debut, but they held on to secure a valuable draw.
Against Pontypridd on Saturday, August 15, Cardiff Draconians matched their opponents throughout the first half before the visitors turned the game on its head. Three goals in the space of just six minutes ultimately secured a 4-1 victory for Pontypridd, leaving the Dracs still searching for their first win of the season.
