Cape Town City starlet, Emile Witbooi drew plenty of fanfare during national team duty over the weekend.
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One of the most exciting young football talents in this country, Emile Witbooi dazzled for South Africa's under-17's in two friendlies against neighbours, Lesotho.
South African U17 Men's National Team (Amajimbos) beat their Lesotho counterparts 4-0 in Friday's friendly at UJ Soweto Campus on followed that up with a 3-1 victory on Sunday.
Witbooi, who is the son of former Mamelodi Sundowns attacker, Surprise Bradley Ralani, not only got onto the scoresheet in Sunday's game, but also stole the show with his jaw-dropping dribbling.
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Emile Witbooi doing the most against Lesotho ?? pic.twitter.com/mgwlbm61LK
— Cellular® (@Cellular_jnr) August 18, 2024
Emile Witbooi ?????? pic.twitter.com/gvZJ50wbgI
— Football Stage (@Football__Stage) August 16, 2024
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Cape Town City and a host of South African football fans are convinced that Witbooi is a star in the making, with the 15-year-old already training with the Citizens' first team under the tutelage of Eric Tinkler.
Despite his tender age, Witbooi is already attracting plenty of attention from supporters with his hype being certified after a host of people lined up to take pictures with the youngsters after Amajibos' win on Sunday:
Once again there was a queue to take pictures with Emile Witbooi as supporters showed love to the kid. pic.twitter.com/yz7IXB3ggY
— Football Stage (@Football__Stage) August 18, 2024
