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3 days ago
- Sport
PSL transfer news: Witbooi wanted in London; Saleng latest
There's plenty of business happening in the PSL ahead of the upcoming winter window. A flurry of stars is expected to jump ships, including Orlando Pirates winger Monnapule Saleng, who hasn't featured for nearly six months amid a hiatus over salary demands. The 27-year-old's future in Soweto seems all but voided. Still, no external clubs have yet to show interest, presumably waiting on the off chance that the two parties agree to terminate the contract, meaning he would become a free agent. Meanwhile, 16-year-old phenom Emile Witbooi has piqued Chelsea's attention. The London outfit has reportedly invited the youngster for a second assessment, insinuating Enzo Maresca's side to be very interested in the Cape Town City star. Witbooi earned his professional debut for the Mother City side in the second half of this season. He now has three PSL appearances to his name. 'Chelsea have made enquiries if he can go back for further training and assessment,' an inside source revealed. 'It's believed that they are looking at integrating him into their Under-18 team so that he can move through the ranks as he grows. It's believed that they were impressed when he was last there and they have been keeping tabs on his progress and that's why they still need him.' However, an additional source doesn't see a move happening before the Novemeber's U-17 World Cup in Qatar. 'I don't think even if Cape Town City want him to go it could be now or soon as they are still monitoring other interest from Europe as well. They are believed to want to see what will happen at the Under-17 FIFA World Cup in Qatar later this year. Though at the moment Chelsea are in the forefront,' the second insider revealed. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
5 days ago
- Sport
BREAKING: Bafana starlet wanted by London giants Chelsea!
Bafana and Cape Town City youngster Emile Witbooi has piqued the interest of Premier League giants Chelsea, who have invited the 16-year-old phenom for a second assessment. 'Chelsea have made enquiries if he can go back for further training and assessment,' an inside source revealed. 'It's believed that they are looking at integrating him into their Under-18 team so that he can move through the ranks as he grows. It's believed that they were impressed when he was last there and they have been keeping tabs on his progress and that's why they still need him.' However, another source believes Chelsea's verdict on the Bafana prospect will come after the upcoming U-17 World Cup in Qatar, scheduled from November 3 to 27. 'I don't think even if Cape Town City want him to go it could be now or soon as they are still monitoring other interest from Europe as well. They are believed to want to see what will happen at the Under-17 FIFA World Cup in Qatar later this year. Though at the moment Chelsea are in the forefront,' the second insider revealed. Meanwhile, Bafana Bafana's senior team is gearing up for next weeks international friendlies against Tanzania and Mozambique. Bafana broos named his squad for the upcoming fixtures, which features no Kaizer Chiefs players: Goalkeepers: Renaldo Leaner, Ricardo Goss, Sipho Chaine Defenders: Sydney Mobbie, Samukelo Kabini, Thabo Moloisane, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Khulumani Ndamane, Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Deano van Rooyen, Fawaaz Basadien Midfielders: Luke le Roux, Thalente Mbatha, Ndamlulelo Maphangule, Simphiwe Selepe Forwards: Oswin Appollis, Patrick Maswanganyi, Ashley Cupido, Relebohile Mofokeng, Tshepang Moremi, Yanela Mbuthuma, Mohau Nkota, Sinoxolo Kwayiba Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
🐣 Gem of the week: Emile Witbooi 🇿🇦
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇫🇷 here. Every week, OneFootball introduces you to the new gems of world football. Today, we're heading to Cape Town! After closely following the U17 Africa Cup, we were impressed by a dozen hidden talents from the continent of Mandela. One of the brightest gems of this competition is South African: Emile Witbooi. Emile Witbooi's skills speak for themselves. 🇿🇦The journey's just beginning. 👀@Football2Gether | #TotalEnergiesAFCONU17 — CAF_Online (@CAF_Online) April 9, 2025 Last March, Witbooi made his professional debut at the age of 16 in the South African championship (one of the most competitive on the continent), becoming the youngest player in Cape Town City's history. A record of precocity that calls for others. Long before stepping onto the Premiership pitches, he had started training with the first team at the age of... 15! History made ✨A proud moment as Emile Witbooi, at just 16 years, 6 months, and 2 days old, becomes the youngest player to ever represent Cape Town CityA special milestone 💎#iamCityFC — Cape Town City FC (@CapeTownCityFC) March 2, 2025 Witbooi's signature move is the step-over. He uses his low center of gravity to his advantage and always looks to operate vertically. A true old-school number 10 who fits with the long tradition of tiki-taka of the Bafana Bafana. Orphaned by the legendary Steven Pienaar, South Africa has been searching for a top-notch metronome for many years. Witbooi could well embody this talismanic figure in the future. No doubt he has the intellectual football quotient to achieve it. Last November, Witbooi was invited by Chelsea for a four-week training session in the U18 category. The London club has already sniffed out the good deal. Other contenders may rush to the gate. Meanwhile, Puma and Roc Nation have already taken him under their wing. Witbooi's emergence confirms a clear trend: South African football is on the rise. Semi-finalists of the 2024 CAN and winners of the U20 CAN, the Bafana Bafana are finally capitalizing on their local nurseries. An image to summarize Emile Witbooi's dazzling dribbles. For the love of the step-over. Also read: - The five revelations of the U17 Africa Cup - The gem of the week: Malian Seydou Dembélé
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
🐣 Gem of the week: Emile Witbooi 🇿🇦
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇫🇷 here. Every week, OneFootball introduces you to the new gems of world football. Today, we're heading to Cape Town! Advertisement After closely following the U17 Africa Cup, we were impressed by a dozen hidden talents from the continent of Mandela. One of the brightest gems of this competition is South African: Emile Witbooi. Last March, Witbooi made his professional debut at the age of 16 in the South African championship (one of the most competitive on the continent), becoming the youngest player in Cape Town City's history. A record of precocity that calls for others. Long before stepping onto the Premiership pitches, he had started training with the first team at the age of... 15! Witbooi's signature move is the step-over. He uses his low center of gravity to his advantage and always looks to operate vertically. A true old-school number 10 who fits with the long tradition of tiki-taka of the Bafana Bafana. Advertisement Orphaned by the legendary Steven Pienaar, South Africa has been searching for a top-notch metronome for many years. Witbooi could well embody this talismanic figure in the future. No doubt he has the intellectual football quotient to achieve it. Last November, Witbooi was invited by Chelsea for a four-week training session in the U18 category. The London club has already sniffed out the good deal. Other contenders may rush to the gate. Meanwhile, Puma and Roc Nation have already taken him under their wing. Witbooi's emergence confirms a clear trend: South African football is on the rise. Semi-finalists of the 2024 CAN and winners of the U20 CAN, the Bafana Bafana are finally capitalizing on their local nurseries. An image to summarize Emile Witbooi's dazzling dribbles. For the love of the step-over. Also read: - The five revelations of the U17 Africa Cup - The gem of the week: Malian Seydou Dembélé
16-05-2025
- Sport
Amajita beat Nigeria to reach Afcon U20 final!
South Africa U20 team (Amajita) beat Nigeria 1-0 to reach the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) final. Tylon Smith scored the only goal of the game to take Raymond Mdaka's charges to the promised land. Amajita have already qualified for the U20 FIFA World Cup following their progress to the semifinals last week. Two football stars to watch, Neo Bohloko and Emile Witbooi. Image: X/@Football_Stage The win was historic in the sense that this is the first time in 28 years that Amajita will play in an Afcon final. Amajita's last Afcon final appearance was in 1997 which had players such as Matthew Booth, David Kannemeyer, Benni McCarthy and Junaid Hartley. Ironically, that team faced Morocco in the final, and the current Amajita team will face the same opponents on 18 May. Kick-off is scheduled for 20:00 SA time. The current crop has rising stars such as Mfundo Vilakazi, Emile Witbooi, and Patrick Autata among others. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news
