Kaizer Chiefs are believed to have beaten arch rivals Orlando Pirates to the signing of a big striker target.
Chiefs and Pirates were, and will again, be competing to sign players in a similar market this transfer window.
Chiefs looking for striker reinforcement
Amakhosi have struggled in front of goal for about three to four seasons now with no solution in site. That has since seen coach Nasreddine Nabi become vocal throughout last season about a lack of striking options. Subsequently there have been quite a few attackers linked with Chiefs going into the next season. This as a sign of what they’re trying to fix in the final third. Amakhosi, however, have seen the likes of Fiston Mayele, Etiosa Ighodaro, Robert Polievka mentioned as strikers. In the wingers department Oswin Appollis, Elias Mokwana, Mihlali Mayambela and Keletso Makgalwa have been touted.
Now one of the players in that list has reportedly been signed by Chiefs. According to Unplayable, Nigerian target man Ighodaro has finally signed for the Glamour Boys.
Amakhosi sign Ighodaro ahead of next season
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Etiosa Ighodaro joins Kaizer Chiefs and has applied for his Visa for the Netherlands trip.” Posted their official account.
This signing would come as a massive boost to Chiefs and its club bosses. Ighodaro has long been linked with signing for Amakhosi, while still being on the books of Mamelodi Sundowns. He went on several loan spells during his time with then Brazilians. These include stints at Chippa United where he was really successful, SuperSport United as well AmaZulu last season.
After being released by Sundowns rumours resurfaced of interest revival from Chiefs. This despite recent reports, that there is a rThey were also joined in the race by arch rivals Pirates, but their challenge appeared to be shortlived.
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