Mamelodi Sundowns signing of the day

Mamelodi Sundowns are the supremos of the DStv Premiership, thanks to their limitless spending. Here’s today’s signing of the day.

Mamelodi Sundowns' newly redesigned club badge. Image: @MillionMnisi / X

It’s time to enjoy our Mamelodi Sundowns signing of the day. Here’s a player who played a big role in the club’s success over Soweto giants Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates.

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MAMELODI SUNDOWNS SIGNING OF THE DAY

Once upon a time in Tshwane was a Nigerian striker. The name is none other than Raphael Chukwu.

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Chukwu leaves the former Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Brian Baloyi on his knees during a Rothmans Cup game. Image: @DiskiPhotos / Twitter.

The strapping center forward arrived in 1996 as a 24-year-old from Nigeria’s Shooting Stars before returning to Sundowns in 2000.

Known as The Chukwu Train, he delivered 63 goals in 124 PSL games.

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WHAT’S NEXT FOR KABO YELLOW

Meanwhile, Sundowns will end the international week with a switch to African football.

Kabo Yellow have a trip to East Africa to face Bumaruru in a second round premilinary round qualifier. The first leg game is set for Friday 15 September at 15:00 in Azam.

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