Thabang Mahlangu… The impressive stat of the "DRC executioner" in the U20 AFCON

South African striker Thabang Mahlangu has proven decisive once again in the Africa U20 Cup of Nations.

He was the driving force behind the "Amajita" securing their spot in the competition's semi-finals, scoring a crucial goal in the quarter-final clash against the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

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The South African prodigy has netted 3 goals in just 97 minutes of play.

With an average of one goal every 32.3 minutes, he is by far the most prolific player in this U20 AFCON.

An outstanding performance by the young South African, who has now attracted the attention of several European clubs looking to sign him in the upcoming transfer window.

Thabang Mahlangu could claim the tournament's top scorer title if he manages to score two more goals, which would see him overtake Sierra Leonean striker Momoh Kamara, the current leader with 4 goals.

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.