The 22-year-old defender has written his name into the history books after helping Sabah FK secure their first-ever victory in the UEFA Champions League. The former Amakhosi man played a pivotal role as the Azerbaijan champions bounced back from a difficult opening fixture to claim a landmark result.
Former Bafana Bafana captain Aaron Mokoena has thrown his full support behind the 22-year-old to earn a spot in Pitso Mosimane’s national team setup. The young defender, who recently made a high-profile move from Kaizer Chiefs to Azerbaijan, is catching eyes across the continent following his impressive performances in European competition.
The former Amakhosi academy prospect has earned high praise for his performance on the grandest stage of European football, despite his side suffering a heavy defeat. The 22-year-old was handed a starting berth for Azerbaijani outfit Sabah FK as they faced the daunting task of taking on Manchester United at Old Trafford.