Chippa United are working overtime behind the scenes in efforts to have their new signing eligible to play against Kaizer Chiefs in the Nedbank Cup on Saturday.
The Chilli Boys face Chiefs in the Last 16 of the Nedbank Cup at FNB Stadium this weekend.
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Enock Sakala has joined on a short-term deal until the end of the season.
The 22-year-old is joining as a free agent after parting ways with Egyptian Premier League club Modern Sport at the beginning of February.
According to a reliable source, the Zambian centre-forward arrived in Gqeberha this week, and the club is working hard to have his work permit ready before the big match against the Naturena-based outfit.
"Things are going well with Enock Sakala at Chippa United," the source tells KickOff.com.
"He's not been playing for a while now, but he is adjusting well in the team and is getting used to his new teammates.
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"He started training with Chippa on Tuesday. If all goes well, he will play against Chiefs in the Nedbank Cup on Saturday.
"That's if his registration and papers are finalized in time, but it will also depend on his fitness."
Kick-off is at 18:00.