Orlando Pirates sign Cameroon World Cup squad striker

“Marou comes to South Africa on the back of a three-year stint with his former club, Coton Sport, winning two league titles in the process, including the Player of the Season award in 2022.

“His form in the Cameroonian league didn’t go unnoticed as he was selected to the World Cup squad that competed in Qatar.

“The Cameroonian international, who concluded his deal with the club yesterday [Wednesday] afternoon, will join his new teammates this morning.”

Marou did not play in any of Cameroon's three group matches in Qatar.

He reportedly flew into the country at the weekend and passed a medical before signing.

Fifth-placed Pirates will hope the striker can provide impetus to move back into the top three places in the DStv Premiership.

Bucs meet 13th-placed Stellenbosch FC at Orlando Stadium on Sunday (3.30pm).