- SIXTEEN-year-old, Tebatso Sekoaleng from Alexandra, to represent South Africa and the rest of the continent at Allianz Junior Football Camp in Germany
- He will join 56 others from 25 nations between the ages of 14 – 16
- The camp includes meeting FC Bayern stars, penalty shootout with German football legend, Oliver Kahn, and participation in innovation and digital activities beyond football.
“We are proud to have South Africa represented for the first time at AJFC in 2018 by a determined, committed, and talented young player in Sekoaleng. For Allianz, this is testament to the fact that we are enabling young players to reach their goals. Through the AJFC, Allianz and FC Bayern are taking football to the next level to enable Sekoaleng and other teenagers around the world, to explore trust, confidence and change on and off the pitch,” says Thusang Mahlangu, CEO of AGCS Africa.
The other players who completed the top three finalists are Realogile High’s Kabelo Seopa and Lebogang Dolo from Alexandra High. Sekoaleng, a left and back winger for Highlands Park juniors, was chosen following an assessment based on passion for football, digital technology and future topics. He is the only player from the African continent and will join 56 others from 25 nations between the ages of 14 – 16 at AJFC, which is now in its 10th year.
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