WATCH: The One That Got Away! Former Kaizer Chiefs trialist & 19-goal striker joins Detroit City FC for FREE after successful stint at Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro's ex-club

The 28-year-old Darren Smith has been massive for Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro's former team Inter Turku.

In the 38 matches played since 2023 across all competitions, Smith scored 19 goals and managed four assists across all competitions.

It is interesting that Kaizer Chiefs snubbed him when he went there for trials a couple of years ago.

Owing to his decent exploits, the USL Championship outfit Detroit City FC showed interest.

Being a free agent worked in the South African's favour as there were no complications in finalising the deal.

He had done everything in Finland to prove he deserved another challenge elsewhere.

The United States outfit was delighted to have secured the services of the striker who is an established and tested winner.

Smith should give his best to settle immediately in the United States and hit the ground running.

If he gets it right, then Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos might be tempted to have him in his squad for future assignments.