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Man Utd allegedly eyeing Emile Witbooi, son Mamelodi Sundowns’ Surprise Ralani

If rumours are to be believed, Emile Witbooi may get a substantial boost.

Despite the side being thrashed by the hosts (5-0), Northern Ireland (2-1), and Luxembourg (3-2), the under-16 national team player excelled in the recent UEFA Development Tournament hosted in Poland.

Witbooi, a student at the School of Excellence, is the son of Mamelodi Sundowns magician Surprise Ralani.

According to iDiski Times, the 15-year-old, nicknamed Modric after the Croatian legend, reportedly caught the eye of Manchester United and other teams in Europe.

The article also stated he was not the only player who impressed the scouts that were in attendance.

U16 coach, Zipho Dlangalala, who had the unenviable task of hastily arranging the team at the last second, said:

“Without a doubt, we had some of the players that really put up their hands in the event, and the UEFA Technical observers mentioned four of our players that stood out… [Witbooi] like most South African kids that are talented, very skillful and creative… I would wish as a country we need to give them special treatment.”

Should Witbooi join the club, he would be the third South African to play for the Red Devils at any level after legendary goalkeeper, Gary Bailey and former Bafana Bafana midfielder, Quinton Fortune.

The latter is currently an ambassador for the club, having also been its U23 coach, before moving on to Reading.

Song named after Benni McCarthy

Talking of South Africans at Old Trafford, Benni McCarthy continues to prove an inspiration to his countrymen, Sports Brief reported.

Hip-hop artists, YoungstaCPT and Shaney Jay releasing a single named after the Red Devils senior team’s forwards coach earlier this year.

This is the second song where McCarthy is the subject, following TKZee’s late 1990s hit ‘Shibobo’ and now has an accompanying video.

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