Kaizer Chiefs could be ready to pounce with news that talented SuperSport United defender Ime Okon won’t be staying with Matsatsantsa next season.
Kaizer Chiefs should be looking at Okon, with other clubs circling
Chiefs could be ready to pounce with news that talented SuperSport United defender Ime Okon won’t be staying with Matsatsantsa next season. The 21-year-old has already racked up 53 appearances for his club since making his debut in 2022 after moving from Gauteng’s Randburg FC. Okon went on trial with Ukrainian giants Dynamo Kyiv in January 2025 but rejected a permanent move there.
“Yes, (Dynamo) Kyiv are still keen on Ime, but he has rejected the move for now,” SuperSport CEO Stan Matthews said.
“He has, meanwhile, extended his agreement with us by a further year with a fair international buyout clause effective July 2025. We don’t anticipate Ime playing for us next season.”
Chiefs chase an unknown quantity striker
According to KickOff, Chiefs are looking at Kruger United striker Thapelo Matlhoko.
“He is one of the strikers they (Chiefs) are looking at. They are believed to have enquired about him, and they would like to have him as one of their players next season. The club is still looking at the possibility of signing different strikers to add to the team, and Thapelo (Matlhoko) is one of them,” said a source.
Ntwari wanted in France
Rwanda National Team manager Adel Amrouche has confirmed French interest in Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Fiacre Ntwari. The 25-year-old was a regular in the Chiefs first team when he arrived, but inopportune injuries have pushed him down the pecking order. Ntwari, who arrived from TS Galaxy in July 2024, has only made seven appearances for Chiefs.
Is Ntwari’s time at Naturena up?
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