Fans divided about Hotto's speculative move

LIMBA MUPETAMIWINDHOEK The Brave Warriors and Bidvest Wits midfielder Deon Hotto has been linked with both Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates.However, the Namibian hasn't made any formal statement to local media on the speculative move to either side, or to an alleged team in Qatar who has also made enquiries about his availability. Namibian fans have however risen to the occasion and thus chose sides on social media with some urging the Namibian to pick Sundowns above Pirates and others motivating the benefits of Hotto moving to Qatar.“With Caf experience, I think Sundowns will be a better option,” said Toivo TK Kapolo.Oye SalJul said that choosing Pirates will do. However, Jimayx Jimaro King said he prefers it if Hotto moves Qatar. “There is too much competition at Sundowns and there is rising young firepower at Pirates. Fill up your packets comeback and invest in Namibian youth,” he said. Looming contract endHotto's contract with Wits is set to expire at the end of next season. However, KickOff yesterday reported that the Namibian claims not to be aware of move talks. “I only read these reports in the media,” Hotto told KickOff.com.“I also went to the club to ask if they know anything about these reports. The club doesn't know anything. My agent says he doesn't' know anything. I don't know anything. No one has spoken to me.“I haven't received a call from Irvin Khoza, Patrice Motsepe or even Kaizer Motaung to say they are interested. The only thing I read is in the newspapers,” Hotto added.International media reports that if Hotto goes to Sundowns he will replace aging left-footer Tebogo Langerman as well as Ivorian defender Bangaly Soumahoro who is likely to be released to clear foreign spot. The 34-year-old Langerman has been injury-prone, missing six of Sundown 21 league matches this term. Meanwhile, Bangaly has not played a league outing since December 2018.South African media is furthermore reporting that there is an impending Wits sale and that several players could be offloaded to avoid contractual or logistical challenges that may occur if the club is sold. Another oneEnterprising striker Warriors and Highland Parks striker Peter Shalulile is also believed to be eyed by Kaizer Chiefs and Sundowns.However, the R30 million price tag is seen as too high by the interested clubs with Highlands's chairman, Larry Brookstone planning on making the Namibian the most expensive player in the history of South African football. Brookstone was quoted saying that the Namibian is rated better than the likes of South Africans, Percy Tau: who plies his trade for Belgian Pro League side Club Brugge and Keagan Dolly who plays for Montpellier in the Ligue 1.

Fans divided about Hotto's speculative move

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Namibian Sun 2025-05-07

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