Fletcher Lowe: The rising star set to succeed Bafana's Ronwen Williams, claims player scout
TOP TALENT Fletcher Lowe, a rising Amajita goalkeeper, is seen as the natural successor to Bafana's Ronwen Williams, according to scout Prince Sobayeni. Picture: Itumeleng English/Independent Media
It may sound biased considering the source, but according to Amajita (SA-Under 20) keeper Fletcher Lowe's scout Prince Sobayeni, the young shot-stopper may be the heir apparent to Bafana Bafana's Ronwen Williams.
Though Williams is clearly still one of the best keepers on the planet as his nomination in the Yashin Trophy last year indicated, it's always prudent to look beyond the current first-choice players, especially with the FIFA World Cup coming up next year.
Bafana have not qualified for the World Cup since 2002, but they are well on track to take their place at the 2026 edition under coach Hugo Broos.
At 33, Williams still has many years left as a keeper, but that shouldn't mean Bafana should not go in search of adequate backup in the position.
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