Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates targeting FIVE of the same players
Some exciting names here.
Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates might be battling for a few of the same transfer targets when the winter window rolls around.
Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates targeting similar stars
Yanela Mbuthuma
According to Soccer-Laduma, Kaizer Chiefs will rival Orlando Pirates for the signature of highly-rated Richards Bay striker Yanela Mbuthuma. The 23-year-old marksman has four goals and an assist from 18 appearances in the league this term.
Oswin Appollis
According to SoccerLaduma, Polokwane City dug their heels in over star winger Oswin Appollis with club chairman Johnny Mogaladi preferring to sell the 23-year-old Bafana man to overseas suitors if at all. Injuries to key duo Tlou Nkwe and Thabang Matuludi strengthened his resolve to keep the player. Polokwane is currently third in the Betway premiership and chasing an unlikely continental finishing place, viewing themselves as legitimate contenders to finish above Kaizer Chiefs. Why sell to a direct rival?
Muzomuhle Khanyi
25-year-old Muzomuhle Khanyi has been causing a stir in the NFD, scoring goals for fun. He recently bagged a treble to further enhance his reputation as one of the best potential bargain deals available on the market. Although Pirates are stocked in this portion of the pitch with the prolific Tshegofatso Mabasa and relentless running power of Evidence Makgopa, there’s no such thing as too many good strikers.
“Kaizer Chiefs are believed to have joined Orlando Pirates in showing interest in Hungry Lions striker Muzomuhle Khanyi, the leading goalscorer in the Motsepe Foundation Championship,” a SNL24 source revealed.
“His impressive performances have attracted attention from top Sight clubs, with both Chiefs and Pirates now closely monitoring his situation. Pirates have been keeping tabs on Khanyi since the first half of the season, hoping to secure his signature before other clubs enter the race,
“However, sources indicate that Chiefs have now made enquiries regarding his availability, potentially setting up a Terce transfer battle between the two Soweto giants.”
Sinoxolo Kwayiba
According to SoccerLaduma, Kaizer Chiefs have expressed interest in signing Bafana and Chippa playmaker Sinoxolo Kwayiba. The 24-year-old is also a target for Orlando Pirates. Back at the tail-end of 2024, Jose Riveiro’s MTN8 winners were prepared to offer midfield duo Goodman Mosele and Siphelo Baloni as makeweights to sign Kwayiba. Now, it seems as though Chiefs have put together a similar format of offer.
Thabang Matuludi
According to Soccer-Laduma, Thabang Matuludi almost joined Pirates in January before an injury meant the deal was dead in the water.
Will Chiefs sign any of these players?
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