The teenaged son of former PSL and Manchester City star Benjani Mwaruwari is following in his famous father's footsteps after signing for English side Yeovil Town.
Benjani Jnr (17) has been announced as the latest signing by English National League club Yeovil Town FC.
"Yeovil Town are delighted to announce that Benjani Jnr has signed professionals with the club," a statement said.
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"Arriving from Portsmouth in January 2020, the youngster made an instant impression, playing up a year group in the EFL Youth Alliance League.
"Last season, the young forward scored 25 goals and managed 16 assists in 30 games for the Under-18s," reads a statement from the club website which also quotes Chris Hargreaves, the first team manager.
"Firstly, I'd like to congratulate Benjani and his family on him signing his first professional contract.
"Following his excellent form for the Under-18s, he has had a number of opportunities to train with the first team and has impressed all of our coaching staff.
"He will continue to play for Matt Percival's Under-18's side and train with the first team on a regular basis," says Hargreaves.
Mwaruwari was the 2000/01 PSL Player of the Season and Players' Player of the Season while at Jomo Cosmos before sealing a move to Europe where he featured for Manchester City with later stints with Portsmouth, Blackburn Rovers, and Sunderland.
The former striker also spent spells in Switzerland and France.
Towards the end of his career Mwaruwari returned to the PSL with Chippa United and Bidvest Wits.
In July, the former striker was sacked as head coach of Zimbabwean club Ngezi Platinum after just four months in charge.
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