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Stellenbosch teenager Roy-Keane Avontuur makes history after DStv Premiership debut
Oct 26, 2020 - 07:30 pm
By Staff Reporter
Premiership
Stellies not only celebrated their return to the old stomping ground they made a fortress while in the second tier but also the meteoric rise of a player who was signed just a day before the game.
Avontuur, 17, rocked up to the Cape Winelands-based side for MultiChoice Diski trials during pre-season preparation and after impressing he was retained with the crop of promising talent for the upcoming campaign.
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October 24, 2020 But head coach Steve Barker admitted before their clash against the Dube Birds that his performances were hard to ignore, prompting him to offer the youngster the chance to sign a professional contract with the first-team.
The stocky teenager showed some impressive touches after being introduced in the second half for Lelethu Skelm in the 75th minute of the clash and will be hoping for another opportunity when they face Orlando Pirates on Wednesday (19h30).
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9. Sphesihle Maduna (AmaZulu) was 19 years 7 months 8 days vs Bidvest Wits on 3 August 2019
8. Luke Fleurs (SuperSport) was 19 years 5 months vs Sundowns on 3 August 2019
7. Molahleli Nhunyedi (Wits) was 19 years 3 months 24 days vs Highlands Park on 26 November 2019
6. Thabiso Monyane (Pirates) was 19 years 3 months 4 days vs Bloem Celtic on 3 August 2019
5. Bongakuhle Hlongwane (Maritzburg) was 19 years 1 month 15 days vs Golden Arrows on 4 August 2019
4. Rowan Human (Wits) was 18 years 11 months 14 days vs Stellenbosch FC on 4 January 2020
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1. Keletso Sifama (Kaizer Chiefs) - 17 years, 7 months, and 14 days
