Weifang Cup Player Profiles On behalf of the Western Cape Government, I would like to wish our province’s best under 19 football players who will be competing in the Weifang Cup in Shandong province, China all the very best. You have made the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport proud to be a partner to your success. I would like to remind you that team work is key. A team that plays together is a far stronger team than any. Play hard, hone your skills and learn as much as possible. Remember that you are not only a representative of your team, but also of the Western Cape Province and South Africa as a whole. Make us proud and bring the cup home.
Regards, Cultural Affairs and Sport Minister, Dr Nomafrench Mbombo
Weifan Cup 1 The Metropolitan Premier Cup Committee is extremely grateful to DCAS for choosing the MPC (Metropolitan Premier Cup) tournament for the Weifang project. It is indeed and immense opportunity afforded to our youth footballers of the Western Cape. I have no doubt that the players will do their best in the quest to make the WC proud. All the best to the traveling party and may this be an experience of a lifetime. PJ Williams (MPC Tournament Director)
2 Weifang Cup We are very excited to be a part of such a great initiative. We are privileged to have the opportunity to contribute to- wards developing and supporting our local talent.
Sending a team Western Cape to the Weifang Cup was an easy choice for us as we are committed to raising the stan- dard of football in South Africa, and saw this as a great opportunity for the team to learn and grow as players.
Belinda Faulkner (Brand Executive at Metropolitan)
Weifan Cup 3 Team Western Cape – Weifang Cup Team Western Cape was invited by the Weifang Football Federation to participate in the highly rated Weifang Cup tournament from 27 July to 2 August 2014 in Shandong province, China. The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport will be funding the trip in association with Metropolitan. The team is in Group B, which will see them play against Shan- dong Luneng Taishan, River Plate and Porto in the group stage of the Weifang Cup. The Metropolitan Under-19 Premier Cup took place over the Easter weekend at Erica Park in Belhar, Cape Town. This international tournament pitted teams from Nigeria and Zimbabwe against top-rated South African Professional Soccer League Under-19 clubs such as Mamelodi Sundowns, Kaizer Chiefs and Ajax Cape Town. A selection committee comprising former professional players and coaches selected the best 18 Western Cape players in action at the Metropolitan Cup for Team Western Cape. The team is extremely busy with preparations for the upcoming tournament. The squad just returned from a successful week-long training camp. The team will depart Cape Town on the 23 July 2014 and return from China on 4 August 2014. We wish Team Western Cape everything of the best!
PB Weifang Cup Bulelani Cola
Date of Birth: 20/04/1996 Height: 1.71m Weight: 69.3kg Position: Goalkeeper Club: Vasco Da Gama Previous Club: Fire Fighters FC Favourite Boots: Nike Role Model: Itumeleng Khune
Weifang Cup Expectations This is indeed a great opportunity for us to represent Western Cape and our wonderful country as well. I’m looking forward to a great tournament so that we can bring the experience home.
Weifan Cup PB Doughlas Wayde Maloy
Date of Birth: 30/01/1996 Height: 1.74m Weight: 60kg Position: Defender Club: Bayhill United FC Previous Club: Milano United Favourite Boots: Adidas Role Model: Thiago Silva
Weifang Cup Expectations I’m expecting a very tough challenge. Hard work and dedication will bring the best out of the team for the tournament.
PB Weifang Cup Sinako Magadla
Date of Birth: 09/01/1995 Height: 1.88m Weight: 75kg Position: Centre Back Club: Kuilsriver AFC Previous Club: n/a Favourite Boots: Adidas Copa Mundail Role Model: Jacob Zuma
Weifang Cup Expectations To gain some experience, to go out there to learn new things from other countries and to win the overall tournament.
Weifan Cup PB Byron Joseph McKellar
Date of Birth: 09/09/1995 Height: 1.83cm Weight: 69kg Position: Defender Club: Hellenic FC Previous Club: Camps Bay FC Favourite Boots: Nike Tempo (Orange and White Role Model: Jesus
Weifang Cup Expectations Hopefully make it through the group stages and play a big name like St Paulo, Porto or Wolfsburg.
PB Weifang Cup Adrian Timothy Jaftha
Date of Birth: 28/09/1995 Height: 1.69m Weight: 59kg Position: Centre/Right Back Club: Morgenster United Previous Club: No Previous Club Favourite Boots: Adidas F50 Role Model: My Father - Johnathan Jaftha
Weifang Cup Expectations To perform against the best in the world and to do my best.
Weifan Cup PB Roberto Claudio Slater
Date of Birth: 29/04/1995 Height: 1.7m Weight: 60kg Position: Midfielder Club: Old Mutual Academy Previous Club: Maritzburg United Favourite Boots: Adidas Role Model: Neymar
Weifang Cup Expectations To win the tournament and maintain high performance throughout.
PB Weifang Cup Dean Roy Kowalski
Date of Birth: 11/12/1995 Height: 1.65m Weight: 62kg Club: Mitchells Plain United/Santos FC Previous Club: Meadowridge (7 years ago) Favourite boots: All Black - Adidas Predator Lethal Zones Role model: Cristiano Ronaldo (on the pitch) and my mother (off the pitch)
Weifang Cup Expectations To at least make it to the semi-finals of the Weifang Cup.
Weifan Cup PB Devon Rico Wood
Date of Birth: 23/12/1996 Height: 1.65m Weight: 55kg Position: Attacking Midfielder Club: Liverpool Portlands AFC revious Club: None Favourite Boots: Nike Role Model: Neymar
Weifang Cup Expectations Good physical challenge, really hyped tournament with good preparation.
PB Weifang Cup Fawaaz Basadien
Date of Birth: 23/12/1996 Height: 1.74m Weight: 65kg Position: Attacking midfielder Club: Milano United Previous Club: Peninsula, Ajax Cape Town, Evertonians Favourite Boots: Adidas Role Model: My dad
Weifang Cup Expectations To play against the best and possibly be seen by scouts.
Weifan Cup PB Glen Stephen Arthur Hahn
Date of Birth: 26/12/1996 Height: 1.72m Weight: 60Kg Position: Striker/Attacking Midfielder Club: Belhar Spurs Previous Club: Belstar United Favourite Boots: Adidas Role Model: Christiano Ronaldo
Weifang Cup Expectations To do my best and be seen by other clubs and make Western Cape proud.
PB Weifang Cup Shuaib Adams
Date of Birth: 29/11/1996 Height: 1.95m Weight: 70kg Position: Goalkeeper Club: Bayhill United Previous Club: Mr. Price Parkhurst Favourite Boots: Adidas Role Model: Manuel Neur
Weifang Cup Expectations I expect the tournament to be tough but it will always be a good experience for me and the rest of the squad.
Weifan Cup 15 Melcolm Meyer
Date of Birth: 03/02/1996 Height: 1.67m Weight: 67kg Position: Striker Club: Glendene United Previous Club: Cape United Favourite Boots: Adidas Role Model: Yorick Meyer
Weifang Cup Expectations To score as many goals as I did in the Metropolitan Premier Cup and help Team Western Cape to be successful.
16 Weifang Cup Aushron Ashwill Kruger
Date of Birth: 16/10/1995 Height: 1.76m Weight: 55.02kg Position: Midfielder Club: Ramblers FC Previous Club: Prince Valley United Favourite Boots: Nike Mercurial Role Model: Oscar dos Santos
Weifang Cup Expectations I want to give my best to the team and also expect us to play with heart and make our family members proud.
Weifan Cup 17 Tauriq Dien
Date of Birth: 17/05/1997 Height: 1.72m Weight: 58kg Position: Midfielder Club: Old Mutual Academy Previous Club: Montague Spurs Favourite Boots: Nike CTR 360 Role Model: Andre Iniesta
Weifang Cup Expectations It is an honour to represent team Western Cape in China. I’m looking forward to playing against talented football players from other countries and I hope to make new friends and lasting relations.
18 Weifang Cup Zukile Leon Kewuti
Date of Birth: 25/6/1995 Height: 1.76m Weight: 53kg Position: Attacking Midfielder Club: Masidlale FC Previous Club: None Favourite Boots: Nike Role Model: Teko Modise
Weifang Cup Expectations To win the tournament even though this will be our first time in the Weifang Cup and for some of our players to get the opportunity to be seen by scouts.
Weifan Cup 19 Riyaaz Ismail
Date of Birth: 05/01/1998 Height: 1.83m Weight: 65kg Position: Centre Back Club: Hellenic FC Previous Club: Old Mutual FC Favourite Boots: Adidas Role Model: Pepe
Weifang Cup Expectations No expectations.
20 Weifang Cup Notes
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