Zambia Super League side Forest Rangers look set to confirm the return of Ian Bakala at the Ndola based club.
Bakala left Fole Malembe a year ago to join record 13 time MTN Super League Champions, Nkana.
Bakala has been without a club since October 8th when he was sent on administrative leave by Kalampa following a string of poor results.
To further fuel the reports of Bakala links to a return to Ndola, Forest Rangers have shared a cryptic post on social media.
Bakala is currently in South Africa with the Zambia U17 who are taking part in the TotalEnergies CAF Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations | COSAFA Qualifiers.
Forest Rangers are currently on a seven match winless run including a four match losing streak.
The Ndola based club are currently 16th with 13 points after 14 games.