Mamelodi Sundowns poach Kaizer Chiefs academy star!

Mamelodi Sundowns have reportedly secured the services of a highly talented Kaizer Chiefs academy striker.

13-year-old striker Joshua Bowers has joined the Mamelodi Sundowns youth academy.

Bowers was a top performer at Naturena where he scored 24 goals while registering over 30 assists in 2023.

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According to the reputable youth football publication Football Stage, Bowers has completed a move to rivals Mamelodi Sundowns.

Joshua Bowers Joins Mamelodi Sundowns from Kaizer Chiefs‼️

Josh was very influential for Chiefs U13s in 2023 scoring 24 Goals & providing 30+ Assists from midfield as they won the GDL Treble (Top8, League & Cup)

A massive signing by Sundowns!! Top talent will massive potential pic.twitter.com/BCjBGcmstT

— Football Stage (@Football__Stage) January 29, 2024

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In other news, Kaizer Chiefs defender Luke Fleurs is set to make his official debut for the club next month.

Fleurs joined the Glamour Boys at the beginning of the season as a free agent after parting ways with SuperSport United.

The 23-year-old centre-back made 70 appearances for Matsatsantsa before leaving the club at the end of last season.

And now, coach Cavin Johnson has confirmed the talented defender is in line to earn his debut for the club!

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“Luke is very close as far as that is concerned. Yes, he came in probably three quarters to the season as a free agent, and you know he had to work very hard to get himself a club,” Johnson told Sowetan.

“And he got Chiefs as his next destination, and when he started at the village, he had to work very hard. But since we closed in December for those few weeks, he has come back looking a lot fresher. And now that we started training, Luke is looking very sharp.”

The publication further claimed Fleurs will likely make his debut for the club when the DStv Premiership resumes following the ongoing AFCON break.

Chiefs are due to face TS Galaxy on 13 February at the FNB Stadium.

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