Kaizer Chiefs are reportedly deciding whether to sign former Stellenbosch FC forward Fuad Johnson.
According to KickOff.com, the 19-year-old Johnson is training with AmaKhosi hoping to land a contract with the Soweto Giants.
“According to sources, Fuad Johnson is currently training with the Gauteng-based side and an offer could take place for the free agent who recently parted ways with Stellenbosch in June,” KickOff.com reported.
Kaizer Chiefs are understood to be assessing former Stellenbosch FC attacker Fuad Johnson, the Siya crew has learnt.#SLSiya
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“It is understood that the 19-year-old featured in a friendly behind closed doors against the senior Chiefs side over the weekend.”
At last years Bayhill tournament, Johnson got noticed by a number of the big clubs after being crowned the top scorer in the competition.
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Has great physical attributes & is able to hold the ball up & link play. Scored 11 goals in the DDC but could've scored more had he played more.Was on trial in Belgium at Westerlo. He's a free agent & there's reportedly interest in him locally/abroad💪🏾 pic.twitter.com/Yr6iOxKxS1
Johnson is currently a free agent having been released by Stellenbosch and has now reportedly been seen at Chiefs’ pre-season training.
The player left Stellenbosch due to being unhappy with what the Cape side had offered the striker financially to remain at the club.
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