Kaizer Chiefs scouts local rising football star
Bennett has already amassed four friendly matches and two league matches for the gold and black outfit.
Boksburg South junior football star Duane Bennett has joined Kaizer Chiefs youth squad.
Bennett, 12, was scouted by Chiefs’ onlookers a few weeks ago in a game against the Glamour Boys while featuring for his old team, Mpumalanga Black Aces during a SAFA league encounter.
He explained: “I was playing for my old team Black Aces and I saw my father speaking with Brian Baloyi and the head coach.
“After the game, my father told me that I had been invited to go to train at Naturena the following Tuesday.
“When I found out that we were going to play Chiefs, I wanted to prove myself. So I went on that Tuesday to train, and on Wednesday I played my first friendly match and played well.
“I’m in a good team with good coaches. I knew from the moment I heard the news that I had to deliver and do my best.”
He made his official debut against Elpark Football Club late last month. – @SabeloBoksburg
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