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Interest in Witbooi confirmed as ex-Chiefs & Chelsea trialist's options discussed
The teenager is one of the most talented youngsters in Mzansi with a bright future. The 17-year-old's abilities have in the past attracted some top teams like the Premier Soccer League's Soweto giants Amakhosi, as well as the English Premier League heavyweights, the Blues, who are known for their appetite for fine players.
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Chiefs striker scores as SA secure historic World Cup knockout phase spot despite Italy loss
Mzansi are through to the knockouts, but it came down to the wire on Sunday, 9 November. Despite falling 3-1 to Italy, South Africa clinched second place in Group A after Bolivia and Qatar played out a goalless draw. With four points in the bag, Vela Khumalo’s side live to fight another day.
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Two Chiefs strikers & ex-Chelsea FC trialist score as SA secure historic World Cup win
Although they were denied a number of goal-scoring chances by the Bolivian goalkeeper, the African representatives were clinical and ensured they picked up maximum points from their opening game. The South Africans performed well despite playing for more than one hour with 10 men after one of them had been sent off late in the first half.
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