Chiefs and Chippa in tussle for Sundowns striker?

Mamelodi Sundowns are but to determine on the way forward for striker Etiosa Ighodaro who’s on mortgage at Chippa United however it appears the Chilli Boys need to retain him and Kaizer Chiefs are eager to signal him.

Ighodaro spent the earlier marketing campaign at Chippa on mortgage from Sundowns however the newest data surfacing signifies that the likes of Chiefs have an interest.

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The proficient striker can be reportedly courted by French facet Stade Rennes who’ve joined Chiefs and Chippa in trying to seize Ighodaro’s signature.

According to an area soccer publication, the Nigerian striker’s future remains to be a topic of hypothesis as there are numerous golf equipment vying for his signature.

SUNDOWNS TO DECIDE IGHODAROS’ FUTURE AMIDST CHIPPA INTEREST

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The Gqeberha-based Chippa has emerged as a powerful contender with competition from Chiefs as they search to retain a striker from Sundowns. 

According to Phakaaathi sources, Chippa are eager to maintain Ighodaro for one other season however they face competitors from Chiefs and Rennes.

“They want the loan deal to be extended for at least another season. Ighodaro was crucial in Chippa’s campaign and they want to keep him,” said a supply. 

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“It will however be difficult because his management has also received good offers from overseas suitors. But the buck will stop with Sundowns.”

Looking at his shows as Sundowns received the DStv Premiership title, the 21-year-old scored 11 targets out of 27 appearances throughout all competitions for the Chilli Boys.

Aware of the curiosity from outstanding golf equipment like Amakhosi, Rennes, Zamalek, and KVC Westerlo, Chippa are mentioned to have moved rapidly to open negotiations with Sundowns.

RULANI TO KEEP IGHODARO DESPITE CHIEFS INTEREST

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The soccer web site stories that contemplating Mokwena’s admiration for younger gamers, it’s extremely possible that Ighodaro would possibly keep and battle for his place.

The West African will battle it out towards the likes of Peter Shalulile and Cassius Mailula for a spot in the beginning eleven.

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“Rulani likes young players he can groom into top players and Ighodaro has shown potential, so he might want him back,” added the informant. 

It is talked about that if Mokwena will not be eager on having the teen in his crew subsequent season, his agent is open to negotiating Ighodaro’s launch. 

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