KickOff can reveal that Golden Arrows boss Mato Madlala has issued a warning as both Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs prepare to raid her camp for the services of striker Lungelo Nguse.
Chiefs and Pirates are gearing up for another battle for the services of Nguse when the transfer window period re-opens in January next year.
'Mbesuma', as Nguse is affectionately known, has been linked to Amakhosi since the end of last season.
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The 25-year-old joined Arrows during the 2022/23 season from University of Pretoria and quickly established himself as a thorn on the side for opposition defenders last term.
However, so far this campaign, the bulldozing marksman has only managed one goal in six appearances
According to sources close to Abafana Bes'thende, club boss Madlala has already stated to her Betway Premiership rivals that Nguse is not for sale.
However, both the Soweto giants are reported not to be ready to give up in pursuit of the highly rated striker, with the Glamour Boys said to be keen to submit an enticing offer to the KZN club in January.
"Both Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates have made inquiries. However, Ausi Mato has put her foot down and issued a clear statement that she is not selling the player," noted a source.
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After losing Bradley Cross and Pule Mmodi to Chiefs, it remains to be seen if Arrows will allow one of their prized assets to board the flight from King Shaka International Airport, headed to Gauteng to call the Naturena Village his home.
All will become clearer as January approaches, but what is no secret is that Chiefs need a striker to ease the load on under-fire Ranga Chivaviro, and they have reportedly set their sights on Nguse who had Steve Komphela waxing lyrical when talking about his qualities last season.