Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates are in a race to signal Polokwane Metropolis defender Thabang Matuludi.

The 25-year-old has impressed with Rise and Shine this season scoring two objectives in six matches. He was additionally a part of the Bafana Bafana which performed on this yr’s Cosafa event. In accordance with stories, Chiefs, Stellenbosch and Pirates are in a race to signal the star.

“Chiefs had been main the race to signal him, and sadly for him, the transfer didn’t occur earlier than the final switch window closed,” an insider instructed Citizen.

Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates chase Matuludi

“There have been enquiries about him and I’m instructed Orlando Pirates are additionally monitoring the state of affairs. Keep in mind Kaizer Chiefs wished to additionally get his teammate Oswin Appollis however that transfer additionally didn’t occur as a result of the Metropolis chairman is a tough man to persuade into promoting.”

Orlando Pirates have sufficient defenders this season and Matuludi may seemingly be part of Kaizer Chiefs or Stellies. Amakhosi are in want of a high quality right-back this season.

Stellenbosch FC coach Steve Barker can be in search of a right-back for the reason that departure of Deano Van Rooyen this season. Kaizer Chiefs have signed 4 defenders this season not like rivals Orlando Pirates, who solely introduced in Van Rooyen.

The place will Matuludi find yourself entering into January?

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