With MTN8 participation secured, AmaZulu FC are set to swoop on an experienced duo in a bid to bolster their defence for next season.
Zuke is currently a free agent after parting ways with Golden Arrows two months ago.
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The 26-year-old is also on the wanted list of Richards Bay FC. However, AmaZulu are now leading the race to secure his signature, together with that of Keegan Allan.
The latter, formerly with Moroka Swallows, is also in the last month of his contract with the Natal Rich Boyz and has turned down an offer to renew his contract with the club.
Usuthu are already preparing for life without Tshepang Moremi, who is set to sign with Orlando Pirates.
Negotiations between the side from KwaZulu-Natal and The Buccaneers are now at an advanced stage, and the player could be unveiled in Gauteng before the side's pre-season training camp in Spain.
According to sources close to AmaZulu, the club is also keen to extend Bongani Zungu's contract after the lanky midfielder joined in December 2024. .
“The club is talking to both Zuke and Allan. Negotiations are now at an advanced stage and both players are set to play for AmaZulu in the new season,” said a source.
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Speaking to KickOff.com, Allan referred queries about his future to agent Mike Makaab.
“I am not the right person to talk about that. I am currently on holiday. Please talk to my agent. He is in a good space to talk about that,” said the lad who has also been on the books of Sundowns.
