Orlando Pirates set to unveil another Cameroon striker – report

Orlando Pirates are reportedly set to unveil a Cameroonian striker who has been included in the Indomitable Lions squad for the FIFA World Cup.

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According to Cameroonian publication Kick442.com, Pirates have reached an agreement to sign Marou Souaibou from Coton Sport on a three-year deal.

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Souaibou, 21, who took the domestic league by storm this year, and his efforts didn’t go unnoticed as he recently scooped the Footballer of the Year award for 2022.

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Last season, Souaibou scored 21 goals across all competitions for Coton Sport, and his club has reportedly agreed to let him join Pirates in January.

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According to the publication, Pirates and Coton Sport agreed Souaibou’s deal this week and this was before he could be included in Rigobert Song’s final squad for the World Cup.

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Having possibly played his final game for Coton Sport, Souaibou will leave as a legend of 30 goals in 63 competitive matches for the club.

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Souaibou made his debut for Cameroon senior national team on Wednesday against Jamaica. The two nations played to a 1-1 draw.