Forget easing themselves in, these five newbies have arguably achieved more in their debut season in the PSL than most of their contemporaries have managed throughout their careers.
Andile Jali:
Despite having just turned 20, the nuggety Jali bosses the Orlando Pirates midfield with authority, attracting rave reviews through his industry in defence and nous in attack. Supremely self-confident, with a hint of arrogance, his polished displays have caught the eye of the national selectors, earning the former AmaTuks man a coveted spot in South Africa's provisional World Cup squad.
Thandani Ntshumayelo:
The SuperSport United anchor is already stockpiling the accolades in his debut season, capturing a league winner's medal in addition to becoming the youngest captain in Premier Soccer League history. The 20-year-old skippered Matsatsantsa when just 19 against Soweto giants Kaizer Chiefs in the Nedbank Cup last month - illustrating just how highly Gavin Hunt values the maturing destroyer.
Matty Pattison:
The 23-year-old, who was man of the match in Mamelodi Sundowns' recent Nedbank Cup defeat of Black Leopards, has been in excellent form and is one of the few players to adjust seamlessly to the PSL since switching from English outfit Norwich. The bustling midfielder brings poise and bite to a star-studded Brazilians outfit and can feel hard done by to have largely been overlooked by national team boss Carlos Alberto Parreira.
Ayanda Dlamini:
At 25, the AmaZulu striker is a latecomer to professional football, yet is quickly making up for lost time, firing ten goals in the PSL this season. Dlamini's exploits, which saw him recently honoured by the KZN SAB Regional League, also prompted respected club boss Neil Tovey to call for the Ulundi-born attacker's inclusion in the national set-up.
Knowledge Musona:
The Zimbabwean teenager has been a revelation for Kaizer Chiefs up front, netting eight goals in all competitions - including a brilliant solo effort in the 2-1 win over Ajax Cape Town in the Telkom Knockout final. Rated for his speed, trickery and predatory eye, the 19-year-old is widely tipped to land a deal at one of Europe's top leagues in the near future.
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Forget easing themselves in, these five newbies have arguably achieved more in their debut season in the PSL than most of their contemporaries have managed throughout their careers.
Andile Jali:
Despite having just turned 20, the nuggety Jali bosses the Orlando Pirates midfield with authority, attracting rave reviews through his industry in defence and nous in attack. Supremely self-confident, with a hint of arrogance, his polished displays have caught the eye of the national selectors, earning the former AmaTuks man a coveted spot in South Africa's provisional World Cup squad.
Thandani Ntshumayelo:
The SuperSport United anchor is already stockpiling the accolades in his debut season, capturing a league winner's medal in addition to becoming the youngest captain in Premier Soccer League history. The 20-year-old skippered Matsatsantsa when just 19 against Soweto giants Kaizer Chiefs in the Nedbank Cup last month - illustrating just how highly Gavin Hunt values the maturing destroyer.
Matty Pattison:
The 23-year-old, who was man of the match in Mamelodi Sundowns' recent Nedbank Cup defeat of Black Leopards, has been in excellent form and is one of the few players to adjust seamlessly to the PSL since switching from English outfit Norwich. The bustling midfielder brings poise and bite to a star-studded Brazilians outfit and can feel hard done by to have largely been overlooked by national team boss Carlos Alberto Parreira.
Ayanda Dlamini:
At 25, the AmaZulu striker is a latecomer to professional football, yet is quickly making up for lost time, firing ten goals in the PSL this season. Dlamini's exploits, which saw him recently honoured by the KZN SAB Regional League, also prompted respected club boss Neil Tovey to call for the Ulundi-born attacker's inclusion in the national set-up.
Knowledge Musona:
The Zimbabwean teenager has been a revelation for Kaizer Chiefs up front, netting eight goals in all competitions - including a brilliant solo effort in the 2-1 win over Ajax Cape Town in the Telkom Knockout final. Rated for his speed, trickery and predatory eye, the 19-year-old is widely tipped to land a deal at one of Europe's top leagues in the near future.
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