Both those players (Shandre Campbell and Ime Okon) will go to Europe. They will not be sold locally. They do not have European buy-out clauses like (Teboho) Mokoena and (Sipho) Mbule. But both have indicated they want to try and play overseas, and we are pushing that agenda, and we are happy with that. So, I think it’s good for them to set their sights high. And Ime will make his way to Europe probably in July already and Shandre maybe one or two more seasons,” SuperSport CEO Stan Matthews told the Siya crew amid talks of Mamelodi Sundowns reportedly showing interest in the two Matsatsantsa players. Based on the statement, a likely switch to Chloorkop, or any other PSL club, is slim, with Matthews looking to rake in euros or pounds for the young duo. And it remains to be seen whether the Brazilians will get their way as they so often do. Soccer Laduma investigates…
What the Siya crew has been told…
With the future in mind, Mamelodi Sundowns have unsurprisingly cast their eye on SuperSport United’s promising duo, Shandre Campbell and Ime Okon. Early last month, the Siya crew reported that the Tshwane giants were tracking Campbell. Now, a second independent source has revealed that Okon is another player that has caught the eye of the Brazilians.
