Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates are reportedly in a race to signal U2 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) winner Neo Rapoo.

Rapoo is at the moment on the books of SuperSport United which has been his house since his growth days.

The left-back has grown in leaps and bounds since making his PSL debut for Matsatsantsa three seasons in the past.

On the time, Rapoo was simply 16 years previous, and he has change into one of many prime abilities within the South African soccer.

Now, iDiski Occasions reviews that Rapoo is needed by each Chiefs and Pirates forward of subsequent season, and that the participant is eager.

From afar, Pirates seem to have a greater likelihood of snatching the 19-year-old proper below the nostril of Amakhosi.

And that’s as a result of Rapoo could fancy his possibilities of an everyday sport time at Pirates than at Chiefs following the departure of Paseka Mako and Harmless Maela’s retirement.

At Chiefs, competitors for locations might be stiff and unfavorable for Rapoo, particularly as a result of Mako is closely linked with them.

There may be additionally Bradley Cross and Completely happy Mashiane in that left-back place though issues may change within the close to future.

KAIZER CHIEFS AND ORLANDO PIRATES CHASE NEO RAPOO

“Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs are each eager to signal SuperSport United left-back Neo Rapoo forward of the brand new season,” reads a part of the report.

“Sources confirmed Rapoo is open to the thought of a transfer within the home league as he appears in direction of the subsequent step of his profession, regardless of the long-term want of plying his commerce in Europe.”

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