Maritzburg United sign Kaizer Chiefs target and Orlando Pirates star

Maritzburg United have announced the signing of three PSL stars that signal Fadlu Davids intent to build a true Team of Choice.

The club announced the signings of Bradley Cross, Kwame Peprah and Ali Meza.

Maritzburg United sign exciting trio

Cross returns to the PSL after being released from Newcastle United’s Under23s.

Meza leaves Mamelodi Sundowns as they trim their squad but will lend experience and a goal threat.

Orlando Pirates striker reunites with Davids

It is Peprah that really excites Davids, who worked with the striker at Orlando Pirates.

“Kwame Peprah is a striker who propelled Pirates leading the attacking line into the Confederation Cup final and he has a huge pedigree in relation to his season at Pirates,” Davids said according to TIMES LIVE.

“I know him well. I know his strengths and I know how to use him. I am sure he will make a huge impact with our other strikers [Friday] Samu and Amadou [Soukouna]. The three of them will complement each other and give us a different strength in our attacking prowess.”

Meza returns to Pietermaritzburg in another reunion.

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 “Ali Meza is a fantastic player who gives us an attacking option with a different dimension,” Davids said. 

“He knows the club well and we expect a big impact from him after his troubles with injuries. We made his assessment and he is ready to go.”

Team of Choice capture Kaizer Chiefs target

Kaizer Chiefs target Cross, joins Maritzburg United with the promise of a chance to play regular football.

Davids said: “Bradley Cross is a player with huge potential and we are here to help him develop his potential to become a top PSL player, and we will assist him in getting ready to compete at a PSL level. 

“He comes with a huge pedigree, having competed in two giant European clubs. Now it’s a step for him to make an impact in the PSL and we expect big things from him,” Davids said.