Amajimbos talisman Emile Witbooi was given a special gift from Wydad Athletic Club boss, Rulani Mokwena and star, Thembinkosi Lorch.
Check it out!
Read: PSL Clubs Join Viral ChatGPT Trend
The story
Not long after Cape Town City's 16-year-old prodigy, Emile Witbooi produced an excellent display in Amajimbos' dramatic win over Egypt, the youngster received a frame-able gift for his efforts.
Witbooi led Vela Khumalo's side to a 4-3 win over Egypt in their opening 2025 Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations in Casablanca, Morocco's capital, on Monday night.
The skillful attacker played a role in Simphiwe Mlondo opener with a smart assist before netting a ferocious winner in the 71st minute, going onto to emulate ex-Orlando Pirates baller Thembinkosi Lorch's celebration from the 2019 AFCON against the Pharaohs.
In the change room after the seven-goal thriller, Rulani, joined by "Nyoso" and Cassius Mailula, presented Witbooi with Lorch's Wydad jersey as a Man of the Match (MOTM) award, promising Khumalo's players that he'll do the same for the next MOTM recipient.
Amajimbos will hope to stamp their authority in Group B when they take on Cameroon on Thursday afternoon, with their last group game coming on Sunday against Burkina Faso.
Watch below as SAFA's Twitter/X page posted a clip of Witbooi receiving Lorch's Wydad jersey:
As we look forward to our second match in the U17 AFCON, a look back at our first outing.. pic.twitter.com/NnVbpIJF4v
— SAFA.net (@SAFA_net) April 3, 2025
Mokwena hasn't shied away from backing South Africa's next generation of football stars at the Under-17 AFCON, as he visited the camp last Friday before the opener.
At Monday's game, Rulani was joined by both Lorch and Mailula, a move that undoubtedly left a smile on the faces of the young ballers representing Mzansi.
Take a look:
???????? ?????????????? ???????????????? ???? ?????? ????
— Karabo Selebalo Phasha (@TheeSportsGuy01) March 31, 2025
Wydad Casablanca forward Cash Mailula out to watch South Africa ???? as they face Egypt ???? in Morocco ???? at the U17 AFCON
?? G.D Mohamed ??#TotalEnergiesAFCONU17 | @CAF_Online pic.twitter.com/kpQsLnKpEn
Read: Downs Fan Breaks Silence After Dramatic Rescue Effort
