The 30-year-old was linked with a move to Amakhosi last season while he was playing for Thanda Royal Zulu in the National First Division but the teams were understood to have failed to reach an agreement.
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“It is known that Chiefs need a striker and Cele fits the profile that (coach, Steve) Komphela wants. He watched him a few times last season and I think he has been following him again this season,” said the source.
Another source claimed Usuthu might not resist the move as they have enough quality in their striking department.
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