Sekhukhune United contemplating Chibuike Ohizu replacement

Sekhukhune United contemplating Chibuike Ohizu replacement

Sekhukhune United coach Lehlohonolo Seema says they are resigned to losing striker Chibuike Ohizu and are considering signing another forward.

The Nigeria goal ace has been linked with a possible move to Algeria before the start of the Betway Premiership this week.

Although Babina Noko have been active in the transfer market already, Seema insists they are not ruling out adding more numbers.

"We are still having a look at some players also I can tell you that and obviously with the mentioning of Ohizu, definitely the striking department we'll be looking at. We have a little bit of injuries, it was unfortunate that I found out when I arrived that there were some injuries,” Seema said.

“So, there are guys that I haven't really seen but so far, so good, the friendly games that we've played are promising and the direction the team is taking, it might work because if you check a lot of the youngsters, with the senior players that are there it shows that the club wants to keep the squad for longer.

“That shows that we want to challenge even better than what we've been doing the previous season."

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Seema believes the prolonged registration period as well as the league only starting mid-September left Sekhukhune vulnerable to losing one of their key players.

Babina Noko also sold winger Elias Mokwana to Esperance in Tunisia recently.

"The league starting a little bit late was a blessing in disguise to some and people say 'Yeah, we got a chance to work with the players more' but now it has also opened for other teams to look inside our nest,” the coach added.

“We are also trying to organise and plan life without him which is difficult because nothing has been confirmed but we have to think along those lines in case it happens.

“So, yeah, we're not certain that it will happen but we are happy with the squad that we've got. If you ask me if it's better than last season, I'll say no, it's a competitive squad, I think it's still a competitive squad like the previous season so we are looking forward to a difficult season."