Fans are expectant. Image: @kaizerchiefs / Twitter
Kaizer Chiefs chasing the Kenyan Haaland?
Kaizer Chiefs are reportedly interested in a prolific Kenyan striker whose goal-scoring prowess would impress even Erling Haaland.
Fans are expectant. Image: @kaizerchiefs / Twitter
Kaizer Chiefs are hot on the heels of a 21-year-old Kenyan striker who’s taking the continent by storm and scoring goals at a rate that would make Erling Haaland proud.
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Benson Omala is on fire for Kenyan giants Gor Mahia this term. He’s plundered 23 goals in 25 games this season, and that’s a strike-rate that will pique the interest of most African clubs. Even Erling Haaland would be proud!
“In-demand Kenyan striker Benson Omala is being strongly linked with a move to South Africa by completing a blockbuster transfer to Kaizer Chiefs next season,” KickOff reported.
“According to reports in Kenya, Chiefs are closely monitoring Omala in Nairobi with the intention of luring the star attacker to Naturena next season. Chiefs have shown interest. They are monitoring the striker in Kenya,” a source told KickOff.
“He is currently the best player in the Kenyan Premier League interest from overseas,” the source added.
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Both Erling Haaland and Benson Omala will be in action this weekend, doing what they do best, and that’s sniffing out opportunities and scoring goals. Man City face Sheffield United in the FA Cup semifinals on Saturday at 17:45, while Gor Mahia face Police a little earlier at 14:00.
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