News coming out of Johannesburg says Kaizer Chiefs are in advanced talks to sign Paseko Mako. The 31-year-old left-back left Orlando Pirates just 24 hours ago.
Reports from previous months confirmed that coach Nasreddine Nabi and Amakhosi were set to prioritise the left-back position this winter, with Stellenbosch FC’s Fawaaz Basadien the dream target.
According to the breaking news, Kaizer Chiefs are moments away from signing Mako on a free deal.
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Yesterday, we discovered that Orlando Pirates’ former defender Thabiso Monyane has been offered to Kaizer Chiefs.
Today’s report has just revealed that Mako may also be wearing gold and black next season.
“SABC Sport can exclusively reveal that former Orlando Pirates defender Paseka Mako could be heading to Naturena as talks with Kaizer Chiefs have progressed to an advanced stage,” Mazola Molefe reported.
“According to information gathered by the public broadcaster, the 31-year-old has entered into talks with their Soweto rivals over a potential move to The Glamour Boys ahead of the upcoming season.
Mako, who was born in Zebediela, Limpopo, endured an injury-ravaged season with Orlando Pirates last term. He only made 17 appearances, mainly as a substitute, while the 34-year-old Deon Hotto was a regular starter.
The Buccaneers also used the newly promoted Mbekezeli Mbokazi and Yanga Madiba in that left-back role.
“Mako now presents a viable option and will arrive as a free agent, should the finer details be ironed out and all parties involved are satisfied,” Molefe added.
Mako, whose football career started at Mamelodi Sundowns’ development setup, made his professional debut in the Motsepe Foundation Championship with the defunct Cape Town All Stars, before moving to Chippa United and eventually Orlando Pirates.
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