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Riaan Hanamub of AmaZulu tackled by Dillan Solomons of Kaizer Chiefs. Photo: BackpagePix

Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates set for transfer duel!

Kaizer Chiefs FC have reportedly entered the race to sign one of Orlando Pirates FC’s key defensive transfer targets

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Riaan Hanamub of AmaZulu tackled by Dillan Solomons of Kaizer Chiefs. Photo: BackpagePix

Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates are reportedly set to tussle it out for Namibia star Riaan Hanamub!

The 28-year-old full-back, on the books of AmaZulu since July 2022, has been one of the league’s top left-backs during recent years.

Hanamub has racked up over 120 top flight appearances in the PSL, scoring twice and assisting eight more goals.

According to the latest transfer rumours, both Amakhosi and the Buccaneers are interested in signing him from Usuthu!

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According to SoccerLaduma, the Glamour Boys have entered the race to sign Orlando Pirates target Riaan Hanamub!

“The Kaizer Chiefs left-back saga could take a surprising turn, with a Namibian international emerging as a potential suitor.” the publication reported.

“Trusted Siya sources have indicated that Amakhosi are still craving defensive solidity, and could have made discreet inquiries for dynamic defender, Riaan Hanamub of AmaZulu.”

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Kaizer Chiefs interim head coach Cavin Johnson has opened up about the club’s January transfer window plans.

The Glamour Boy have struggled to close the glaring gap between themselves and rivals Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates.

The Buccaneers lifted the MTN8 title already this season while Mamelodi Sundowns also lifted the inaugural African Football League trophy.

Despite looking well off the pace, Johnson is adamant his side don’t need to bolster their squad.

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“Like I said earlier, I’m not interested in getting any players at the moment. We need to work with what we have, make sure that they come to the party and make sure that they believe that they are Kaizer Chiefs players.” Cavin Johnson said as quoted by SoccerLaduma.

“And that’s what we gonna work on during the break and now we’ve got a little bit of a holiday.

“I think five or ten days, we get back and we’ve got a little pre-season camp and we see what happens when we come back.”

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