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Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates in race for U20 AFCON winner!
Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates are reportedly in a race to sign U2 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) winner Neo Rapoo.
Rapoo is currently on the books of SuperSport United which has been his home since his development days.
The left-back has grown in leaps and bounds since making his PSL debut for Matsatsantsa three seasons ago.
At the time, Rapoo was just 16 years old, and he has become one of the top talents in the South African football.
Now, iDiski Times reports that Rapoo is wanted by both Chiefs and Pirates ahead of next season, and that the player is keen.
From afar, Pirates appear to have a better chance of snatching the 19-year-old right under the nose of Amakhosi.
And that's because Rapoo may fancy his chances of a regular game time at Pirates than at Chiefs following the departure of Paseka Mako and Innocent Maela's retirement.
At Chiefs, competition for places could be stiff and unfavorable for Rapoo, especially because Mako is heavily linked with them.
There is also Bradley Cross and Happy Mashiane in that left-back position although things could change in the near future. SA under 20 left back Neo Rapoo wanted by both Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates. Image via @SoccerBeat on X
'Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs are both keen to sign SuperSport United left-back Neo Rapoo ahead of the new season,' reads part of the report.
'Sources confirmed Rapoo is open to the idea of a move in the domestic league as he looks towards the next step of his career, despite the long-term desire of plying his trade in Europe.'
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