Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates and Sekhukhune Utd Linked With Move for Cameroon International Yannick Makota

Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates and Sekhukhune Utd Linked With Move for Cameroon International Yannick Makota

Byron Pillay
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:06 PM
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  • Cameroon's Yannick Makota has been linked with a move to the DStv Premiership in South Africa
  • Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates and Sekhukhune United have been linked with a possible transfer for Yannick Makota
  • Yannick Makota has played football across the globe and is now looking at South Africa as his next destination

The DStv Premiership could soon be home to another international player.

New reports have surfaced that a Cameroon international striker has been offered to three clubs in South Africa.

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Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates and Sekhukhune Utd have all been linked with a transfer for Cameroon International Yannick Makota. Image: Jasper Juinen
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Soccer Laduma has reported that Yannick Makota, a Cameroonian-French striker, has been offered to Orlando Pirates, Kaizer Chiefs and Sekhukhune. The 30-year-old is seeking a new challenge and his agents have identified the Premiership as a possible destination.

As reported by the publication, Kaizer Chiefs are keen on the player.

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The Amakhosi have been in the market for a new striker and have three forwards undergoing trials at the club currently. One of those strikers is South African, while the other two are from Sierra Leone and Burundi respectively, The South African reported. Kaizer Chiefs currently only have Ashley du Preez as a forward.

The transfer window closes on August 31 and Pirates, Sekhukhune and Chiefs will all be looking to bolster their squad before then.

Sekhukhune United could recall Willard Katsande from retirement as Babina Noko struggle to find a replacement

Willard Katsande could be making a sudden return to professional football.

The former Zimbabwean international and Kaizer Chiefs star hung up his boots at the end of the season but could be forced out of retirement.

As reported by Sowetan LIVE, Katsande retired and took up the position of brand ambassador at Sekhukhune United.

Siyethemba Sithebe is confident that Kaizer Chiefs will win trophies this season after revamping the squad

Siyethemba Sithebe is predicting a big season for Kaizer Chiefs.

The midfielder joined the Amakhosi as a free agent after his contract with AmaZulu FC ended.

Sithebe was one of the many new faces brought into the club as the Glamour Boys look to end their title drought this season. Chiefs last won the title back in 2015.

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Byron Pillay is a sports writer and Head of the Department at Sports Brief (joined in 2022) with over 10 years of experience in community journalism and a degree in journalism from Caxton's Cadet School.
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