AmaZulu FC tracking African Stars attacking midfielder Lawrence Doeseb

AmaZulu FC are among the clubs monitoring African Stars and Namibia attacking midfielder Lawrence Doeseb, with a move to the Betway Premiership side potentially taking place during the January transfer window.

Soccer Laduma has learnt that the 23-year-old has attracted significant interest after featuring for African Stars in their CAF Champions League second preliminary-round tie against Orlando Pirates.

African Stars lost 5-0 on aggregate to the Soweto club, but Doeseb’s performances have strengthened his profile and prompted interest from clubs beyond Namibia.

AmaZulu are understood to be leading the race for his signature, although the KwaZulu-Natal club have not confirmed whether they are the South African side currently in pole position.

African Stars confirm transfer talks

African Stars chairman Salomo Hei has confirmed that the club has received enquiries from teams in South Africa and Zimbabwe regarding Doeseb.

However, Hei declined to identify the clubs involved, saying the discussions remained confidential.

“There’s huge interest, and it’s almost done. We just can’t disclose who we are talking to at this stage because it’s confidential,” Hei said.

His comments indicate that negotiations are at an advanced stage, with the Namibia international potentially set to leave African Stars when the January transfer window opens.

AmaZulu would provide Doeseb with the opportunity to continue his development in the Betway Premiership if they complete the deal. The club already has a Namibian player in its squad, with defender Riaan Hanamub having represented the KwaZulu-Natal side since 2022.

A move to Durban would therefore see Doeseb link up with Hanamub as he seeks to take the next step in his career.

AmaZulu FC did not respond to requests for comment, leaving the club’s involvement in the transfer unconfirmed despite reports that they are at the front of the queue for the sought-after attacking midfielder.