Cape Town City have let 15-year-old Emile Witbooi train with the first team during their pre-season preparations ahead of the new season.

Witbooi is the son of former City winger Surprise Ralani, who spent four years at the club, featuring 118 times, scoring 16 goals and registering 27 assists.

City head coach Eric Tinkler has asked the 15-year-old to train with the senior team after his impressive display in the DStv Diski Challenge side in the last season.

Witbooi joins the likes of new signings Kamohelo Mokotjo, Carlinhos, Haashim Domingo, Kayden Francis, Fortune Makaringe, Prince Tjiueza, Elson Sithole, Sibusiso Ziba and Lefa Aphane in the first team.

“15-year-old Emile Witbooi getting his first taste of professional football during City’s PSL preseason,” City revealed.

📸 | 15-year-old Emile Witbooi getting his first taste of professional football during City’s PSL preseason. pic.twitter.com/AUCNXZTrIP

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