Sundowns fans basking in glory. Photo: Twitter @Masandawana
Sundowns have reportedly beat Orlando Pirates to the signature of a Bafana Bafana star who was also on the radar of Kaizer Chiefs.
Sundowns fans basking in glory. Photo: Twitter @Masandawana
According to the latest reports, Mamelodi Sundowns have beaten Orlando Pirates to the signature of Bafana Bafana midfielder Bathusi Aubaas, who was also on the Kaizer Chiefs shopping list.
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According to UnplayableZA on Twitter, 28-year-old bathusi Aubaas will be a Sundowns player before long. The outlet’s source reveals that Orlando Pirates held a firm interest, but Sundowns are now in pole position to sign the Bafana man from TS Galaxy.
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The Buccaneers have recently snapped up both Lesedi Kapinga and Karim Kimvuidi, immediately enhancing their attacking midfield options. There will be casualties though, with Kwame Peprah’s contract being terminated and a number of other players potentially following him out the door. It’s a reality facing a team with an oversized squad. Chiefs, meanwhile, are making a big play for Bafana midfielder Thabo Cele.
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