New crop of talented teens shining in Europe, says Phiri

Guingamp midfielder Lebogang Phiri believes a more modern player is emerging from SA — one who is ready to make an impact in Europe again.Some had discipline issues and many did not seem to have the stomach to stick it out and returned home to the comfort of the Premier Soccer League too quickly.

The Bidvest Wits youth product also believes the standard of coaching at clubs, with strong development programmes or academies‚ helps the players adapt better from that young age.“And we have players who are very tactical — technicians as well. And, of course, in Europe it’s always been a more physically built player. When you’re a South African, it’s always been: ‘He’s not big enough‚ he’s not strong enough‚ he’s not fast enough.

Phiri came through Wits’ youth programme and Keagan Dolly‚ at Montpellier‚ from Ajax Cape Town’s academy.

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