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Kaizer Chiefs have ruled out a move for Michael Olunga and are now accelerating efforts to sign a different striker.
Michael Olunga was on the radar of South African giants Kaizer Chiefs, but their pursuit hit a snag, and they have since shifted focus to finding another prolific goal scorer.
Head coach Nasreddine Nabi has insisted on the need to have a formidable striker and had initially targeted Michael Olunga and Fiston Mayele, but Soccer Laduma has suggested that neither player is currently a viable option.
Kaizer Chiefs recently announced the signing of Flavio Silva, but according to an insider, the club has shifted its focus to other potential targets.
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Kaizer Chiefs are now reportedly targeting other strikers, including Etiosa Ighodaro and young prospect Naledi Hlongwane.
Kaizer Chiefs Looking for Another Striker Besides Michael Olunga
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"There are a number of strikers that the club have been looking at apart from Mayele and Olunga,” one source said as quoted by Soccer Laduma.
“One of them is Flavio Silva who the team has already announced and the others are Etiosa Ighodaro and youngster Naledi Hlongwane who has been promoted from the DDC side. So the search for strikers continues even though one has already been signed.”
Another source close to the club revealed that Chiefs aim to add at least two new strikers to their ranks, despite only releasing Ranga Chivaviro so far.
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The second source added that, apart from Naledi Hlongwane, the club had been looking to sign two more experienced strikers.
They pointed out that, apparently, with Flavio Silva now signed, the club was still looking to bring in one more striker to strengthen the attacking department and was believed to be working hard on it.
Currently, Kaizer Chiefs' striking options include Wandile Duba and Ashley Du Preez, in addition to the newly signed Silva and promoted Hlongwane. Soccer Laduma clarified that Kaizer Chiefs did not respond to their request for comment.
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Michael Olunga officially parted ways with Qatari giants Al-Duhail SC on May 29, 2025, marking the end of a highly successful four-and-a-half-year stint where he became the club's all-time top scorer with an incredible 130 goals.
He also played a pivotal role in Al-Duhail clinching multiple trophies, including the Qatar Stars League title in 2023, and individually secured two Qatar Stars League Golden Boots.
Michael Olunga is currently a free agent, having not yet officially joined a new club as of July 4, 2025. However, the 31-year-old is a highly sought-after player, and reports indicate significant interest from several clubs across various leagues.
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While Olunga has not publicly commented on his next move, the fact that he is a free agent makes him an attractive prospect as clubs would not need to pay a transfer fee.
His proven goal-scoring ability and experience at both domestic and continental levels make him a valuable asset for any team looking to bolster their attack.
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