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Pule Mmodi could be wearing the Kaizer Chiefs jersey as soon as Janaury. Photo: Archives

Kaizer Chiefs edging closer to beating Orlando Pirates to midfield target!

Kaizer Chiefs are set to be advancing in their pursuit of Orlando Pirates midfield target Pule Mmodi, according to the latest reports.

Kaizer Chiefs

Pule Mmodi could be wearing the Kaizer Chiefs jersey as soon as Janaury. Photo: Archives

Kaizer Chiefs are set to be advancing in their pursuit of Orlando Pirates midfield target Pule Mmodi, according to the latest reports.

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Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns were the first two clubs credited with an interest in Mmodi, but now Chiefs seem to be closing in on him. 

Mmodi on the Bafana Peripheries

Besides Pirates and Chiefs, Mmodi has found himself a keen admirer in the form of Bafana Bafana Hugo Broos. The veteran Belgian mentor has been so impressed with the speedy winger, that he has repeatedly sought to have him called up the South African national side, despite public outbursts about his visa situation. Mmodi was initially called up to travel Ethiopia with Bafana Bafana, but not having a passport saw him remain behind, with Broos famously not shy to show his frustrations in public. 

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Things were soon remedied, however, as Mmodi was able to sort us his travel documents in time to earn a second chance from Broos, who called him up for the final two 2022 Qatar Fifa World Cup qualifiers against Zimbabwe and Ghana. Even though the trickster did not get any minutes for Bafana Bafana he continued to impress for Arrows and Pirates and Chiefs were thought to be inquiring about his services. 

Chiefs edging Pirates

In recent weeks, it has been said that it, is now Chiefs who are front runners for Mmodi’s signature  and the player himself has talked up the move. That could possibly mean that he has his sights on going to the gold and black side of Soweto and not Pirates. Now the latest from SABC Sport suggests that Amakhosi are one step closer to beating their rivals to capturing the player.

Close to sealing the deal?

“Although there have been suggestions that Mmodi has signed for Amakhosi, it is thought that talks between the two sides have only just recently begun and are currently at an advanced stage, with Arrows said to be keen on selling the player. Should Abafana Bes’thende’s valuation of Mmodi then require Amakhosi to break the bank then that would hurt the potential transfer.”wrote the website.

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Chiefs do not have a good history of signing players from Arrows, with the Papi Zothwane incident still fresh in their faithful’s memories. Zothwane was unveiled as a Glamour Boy, before it was ruled that he had signed for Sundowns instead. The club will no doubt be trying to prevent that in the case of Mmodi.