Soweto giants to battle for ’10 goals in 12 matches’ striker?
Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates could be set to go head to head for a prolific goal scorer ahead of the next season, according to reports…
Fresh from battling each other in the Nedbank Cup, Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates could soon do so again.
Chiefs were victorious in the Nedbank Cup final, beating arch rivals Pirates 2-1 to clinch first title in 10 years.
Chiefs and Pirates set for transfer window battle
Now having faced each other three times this season, Chiefs and Pirates are set to move their battle elsewhere. The two Soweto giants, are both known to always be competing to sign some of the best talents. This goes for players both local and international, with this coming transfer window not expected to be any different. It is said both clubs are looking to reinforce their striking department ahead of the next season.
This has often seen them linked with the same strikers. Now according to Soccer-Laduma, the latest addition to that list is Djibril Ouattara. It is suggested the Burkina Faso international will be offered to both Chiefs and Pirates in the coming transfer window.
Ouattara a target for both clubs?
“Djibril Ouattara is a quality striker with a proven record. He has been offered to clubs in South Africa. From January, he played 10 games and scored 12 goals and registered three assists for his club in Rwanda. That kind of form can’t be ignored, and a few people in South Africa have already started to take notice, especially with big clubs like Chiefs and Pirates needing reliable scorers,” said a source to the same publication.
Chiefs’ need for a prolific striker has been well documented, by coach Nasreddine Nabi. When the club signed Tashreeq Morris, he still hinted that he was one of multiple additions they’re planning upfront. Pirates on the other hand, already have Evidence Makgopa and Tshegofatso Mabasa as their main options upfront. This would mean more competition for Ouattara.
Who should he choose between the two?
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