Kaizer Chiefs remain in the hunt for a formidable striker, albeit landing six players this offseason.
“Yes, the club has already signed six players this season, but it’s believed that the head coach and his technical team still need at least one experienced striker to help them mainly in the CAF Confederation Cup and management is willing to sign another striker if that’s what the technical team needs so that they have a well-balanced squad which will compete in all the tournaments, ” a source confirmed.
Coincidentally, the Soweto giants have reportedly been offered Cameroonian striker Ravel Djoumekou, who currently plays for Congo’s FC Saint Eloi Lupopo.
“He is an experienced striker who could really help Chiefs at this stage,” a sourced explained. “He has been offered to Chiefs in their quest to sign a striker and now it’s up to Chiefs’ scouts and analysts to assess him and make a decision after that. But if they make their decision to sign him, then he would be available.”
A second source reaffirmed Kaizer Chiefs’ inquiry, saying, “Of course, the club hasn’t finished signings yet. They are still looking at other players. Some you may know, others you may not know. So if this striker is good as they say, then the club would be considering him as well, as it’s believed they haven’t finished signings yet for this coming season.”
What’s happening with Mayele?
Meanwhile, former Kaizer Chiefs target Fiston Mayele seems increasingly likely to be departing Pyramids FC following a successful season that saw them lift the CAF Champions League trophy for the first time in the club’s history.
“I asked Pyramids officials about the future of Congolese striker Fiston Mayele, and they told me he’s a strong candidate to leave,” Egyptian football journalist Ahmed Shobeir. “The player received a very lucrative offer from Saudi Arabia and is close to departing.”
“Honestly, I was very surprised and asked them how they could agree to let him go when he’s one of the team’s top stars and scorers. They told me the player is determined to leave after receiving the offer from Saudi Arabia and won’t be with the team next season.”
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