Kaizer Chiefs have set their sights on prolific Ugandan striker Steven Dese Mukwala, with a source confirming the club’s growing intent to secure his signature ahead of the next transfer window.
When head coach Nasreddine Nabi was spotted at the KMC Complex in Tanzania during the Simba vs Singida clash, he wasn’t just there for show, he was watching Mukwala in action.
The 25-year-old striker has been a standout performer this season, and his presence on the pitch clearly caught Nabi’s attention.
Chiefs move early with discreet talks in Tanzania
Behind the scenes, things moved swiftly. Chiefs’ head of scouting and recruitment, Thembela Maliwa, alongside Nabi’s assistant Cedric Kaze, held a secret meeting with Mukwala’s agent at a private hotel in Dar es Salaam. The agenda? A potential move to Naturena.
“Chiefs have a strong interest in the Ugandan striker and are ready to make an offer to sign him,” a source confirmed.
However, any immediate deal could face a delay. Simba SC President Mo Dewji has reportedly instructed the club not to entertain transfer negotiations for Mukwala, until the conclusion of the current Tanzanian season, which is the 22 of June 2025.
RS Berkane enter the race with R5.3 million offer
But Kaizer Chiefs aren’t the only ones circling. Newly crowned CAF Confederation Cup winners RS Berkane have also made formal enquiries following the final in Zanzibar. The Moroccan outfit are said to be preparing a R5.3 million bid to lure the striker north.
Mukwala’s statistics this season highlight exactly why he’s attracting so much interest. He has bagged 12 goals and delivered three assists, making him one of the most efficient forwards on the continent. To add to that, the ex-Asante Kotoko forward remains under contract until June 2027.
With two major clubs now vying for his services and more potentially to come, Mukwala has become one of the most in-demand strikers in African football. Once the Tanzanian season ends, expect a transfer showdown.
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