Kaizer Chiefs have lined up several transfer targets, but Ime Okon has spurned their advances in favour of a sexy move to Germany.
21-year-old Okon is already a key pillar in SuperSport United’s defence.
Okeon recently scored for South Africa in a key Cosafa Cup clash against Zimbabwe.
‘Chiefs will still finish ninth with their new signings’
Okon headed for Hannover 96 instead of Kaizer Chiefs
SuperSport United defender Ime Okon, still just 21, is one of the most coveted players in South Africa’s Betway Premiership. His talents haven’t gone unnoticed in Europe.
Kaizer Chiefs pre-season tour schedule
- 08 July, 19:00 vs. Vitesse Arnhem
- 11 July, 16:00 vs. FC Utrecht (behind closed doors)
- 12 July, 14:00 vs. NEC Nijmegen
- 15 July, 19:00 vs. PEC Zwolle
- 16 July, 19:00 vs. FC Twente
None of Holland’s Big Three are taking part
The behind-closed-doors (no fans in the stadium) clash with Utrecht was initially going to be the first match of the tour. However, Chiefs face Vitesse first on 08 July. What’s also slightly underwhelming is that none of the traditional three giants, Ajax, Feyenoord or PSV Eindhoven, are on the itinerary. The last time that none of those sides won the Dutch Eredivisie was when Twente became champions in 2009-2010.
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Will Oken succeed in Europe?
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