CAN U20: 4 things to know about tournament MVP Tylon Smith

South African sensation Tylon Smith claimed the Best Player trophy at the Africa U20 Cup of Nations, which recently took place in Egypt.

Delivering standout performances throughout the tournament, the 20-year-old was a driving force behind Amaji's triumph in Africa's premier junior competition.

Here are four key facts about the South African wonderkid.

• Developed at Stellenbosch FC, he was promoted to the first team for the 2024-2025 season.

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• According to transfermarkt, he has yet to make an appearance for Stellenbosch FC’s senior side.
• He featured for South Africa in the U20 Africa Cup of Nations, even scoring a crucial goal in the semi-final clash against Nigeria.
• His market value is expected to rise in the next transfermarkt update, especially as several European clubs have set their sights on him.

Imed Ben Amara |

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Imed Ben Amara - bilingual sports writer and web editor with experience in football content creation. Since 2021, he has contributed to Foot Africa, providing news coverage and analysis.