The Nedbank Cup, Last 32 match between SuperSport United and Cape Town City FC at Lucas Moripe Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa was a significant event. The match involved players like Keanu Cupido of Cape Town City and Etiosa Ighodaro of SuperSport United, who is currently on loan at the club. There are uncertainties surrounding Etiosa Ighodaro’s future at the Brazilians, as Percy Tau’s former team is set to lose their Brazilian striker, Igor Thiago, to Premier League club Brentford. It is speculated that Ighodaro could potentially replace Thiago, with Club Brugge showing serious interest in him as a possible replacement for their departing top striker.
The 22-year-old Ighodaro, who has been plagued by niggling injuries at SuperSport, has played 21 PSL games this season, scoring five times and providing two assists. Additionally, he has scored three times in six Caf Confederation Cup games and has participated in four South African domestic cup fixtures. There is strong European interest in Ighodaro, with previous interest from Chippa United while he was on loan there. Furthermore, despite Sundowns showing interest in extending his contract, his current contract is set to expire in June, adding to the uncertainty surrounding his future.
It remains to be seen whether Sundowns will allow him to leave or choose to retain him.