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The 5 Young Stars Emerging At Chiefs, Bucs & Downs

The 'Big Three' clubs will have new signings for the upcoming season, but there are some young stars from their development that could get an opportunity to shine. 

Orlando Pirates have been leading the race on giving young players an opportunity in recent times, with the likes of Mohau Nkota, Relebohile Mofokeng, Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Siyabonga Ndlozi, Simphiwe Selepe, Yanga Madiba, Cemran Dansin and Thuso Moleleki an opportunity to shine under former coach Jose Riveiro.

READ: In Pics: Sundowns Return To Training

With new coach Abdeslam Ouaddou coming in to replace Riveiro, it remains to be seen if the Moroccan will give debuts to players coming from the DStv Diski Challenge side of the Buccaneers. 

Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns, meanwhile, also have DDC products they've given opportunities to in recent seasons and there are more who could be coming through this season. 

READ: 12 Chiefs, Bus & Downs Players With Contract Extensions

Soccer Laduma looks at the young players who could get first-team action in the 2025/26 campaign at the 'Big Three'. These are players who are yet to make official first-team appearances.

Scroll through the gallery to see images of the youngsters who could emerge in the first teams of Chiefs, Pirates and Sundowns

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