French striker checks in at Maritzburg

Maritzburg United have continued the overhaul of their squad with their squad with the signing of French striker Amadou Soukouna.

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The 29-year-old has signed a two-year deal having last played for Israeli side Hapoel Kfar Saba, where he managed just a single goal in 29 starts last season.

"I feel good to be playing for this team and hope that it's good for everyone - the chairman, the club, the coach and for my team-mates," Soukouna told his club’s website.

"Now I'm here to experience another challenge, another football culture, so I'm excited for it and ready. I have a good feeling with the coach and training has been going well, I hope to keep it like this."

The forward begin his professional career at Ligue 1 side Toulouse, before later playing in Bulgaria and then Israel.

Maritzburg open their DStv Premiership campaign with at provincial rivals Lamontville Golden Arrows on Saturday.