Ranga Chivaviro of Marumo Gallants

Ranga Chivaviro of Marumo Gallants leaping athletically for the ball against Kaizer Chiefs. Source: SowetanLive

Orlando Pirates now FAVOURITES for RED-HOT Kaizer Chiefs striker target!

This is good news if you’re an Orlando Pirates fan, bad news if you support Kaizer Chiefs. The Bucs now lead the way for this red-hot striker target.

Ranga Chivaviro of Marumo Gallants

Ranga Chivaviro of Marumo Gallants leaping athletically for the ball against Kaizer Chiefs. Source: SowetanLive

This is good news if you’re an Orlando Pirates fan, bad news if you support Kaizer Chiefs. The Bucs now lead the way for this red-hot striker target.

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For several weeks, Amakhosi and the Bucs have been linked with Marumo Gallants striker, Ranga Chivaviro.

Initially, Amakhosi were the favourites to sign him. However, the Bucs have now taken the lead in the pursuit of the red-hot strikers signature.

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PIRATES OVERTAKE CHIEFS IN RACE FOR CHIVAVIRO

Chivaviro scored 17 goals from 30 matches across the PSL last season.

Therefore, sparking the interest of the Soweto giants. Amakhosi made contact with the player last week.

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Ranga Chivaviro of Marumo Gallants Chiefs, Al Akhdar
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – APRIL 08: Edmilson Dové of Kaizer Chiefs and Ranga Piniel Chivaviro of Marumo Gallants FC during the DStv Premiership match between Kaizer Chiefs and Marumo Gallants FC at FNB Stadium on April 08, 2023 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images)

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However, it now seems that it is the Bucs who could secure his signature.

“It turns out that Ranga may sign with Pirates after all. Contact has been made with Marumo Gallants from Pirates regarding a possible move,” the insider confirmed on Soccer Laduma.

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This comes as a surprise given that the Bucs already have an overloaded attack department.

So, a move to Amakhosi would have made more since given their striker issues. Caleb-Bonfils Bimenyimana is linked with an exit while Christian Saile has failed to impress since arriving at Naturena.

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CHIVAVIRO WILL HAVE TO FIGHT STARTING SPOT IF HE SIGNS FOR BUCS

Jose Riveiro has the in-form Terrence Dzvukamanja alongside the likes of Kermit Erasmus, Monnapule Saleng and Deon Hotto.

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Therefore, should Chivaviro sign, he will have to fight for his place in the starting line-up.

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